04/19/2016
Licensing Announcement: Zero Table Issues
Information as of April 19, 2016 concerning issues with the Zero Table for National Change of Address (NCOALink®) Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Data Users.
04/15/2016
Reminder on Updated MPE Testing Requirements
This document provides updated MPE Testing Requirements.
04/13/2016
IMpb Deep Dive: Address Quality
This presentation provides a thorough overview of maintaining compliance when using the Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb.)
04/11/2016
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Approved Product List
This document contains an updated listing of eVS approved products.
04/05/2016
USPS® DTS Comm Options: PTS Matrix
This document provides information about the USPS® Data Transfer Services - Secure Protocol Options.
03/30/2016
Intelligent Mail Tray Label 24-Digit Technical Specifications
This document contains tech specs for mailers that use 24-Digit barcoded labels on trays, flat tubs, and sacks of mail. It also provides information for software vendors associated with the production of these barcoded labels so that the trays and sacks may be processed within postal facilities using the appropriate automated handling equipment.
03/29/2016
PS Form 8125: Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Verification and Clearance
This form provides proof to the entry facility that the mail being presented by the mailer or mailer’s agent was verified and paid for at origin. Plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) enables origin verification and postage payment for shipments that a mailer transports from the mailer’s plant to destination Post Offices™ where the prepaid and pre-verified shipments are accepted by the Postal Service™ as mail.
03/25/2016
Licensing Announcement: LACSLink® File Size Expansion
In an effort to reduce the number of density-related collisions (false positives) in the LACSLink Product, the file size of the llk.hsa binary hash table will increase.
03/25/2016
Mailflow Optimization Matrix (MOP): Flats/ Carrier Route Flow
This document provides information specific to Mailflow Optimization such as minimizing container handlings.
03/25/2016
Mail Flow Diagrams
This document includes information on Mail Flow Diagrams. The content originated from MTAC WG #156: Mail Optimization (MOP).
03/18/2016
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Secure Destruction
A Postal Customer Council (PCC) workshop presentation on Secure Destruction, as part of the new sustainable BlueEarth mail service offering.
03/18/2016
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Business Mail 101
This presentation provides information on the basics of discounted mail.
03/17/2016
Standardized Periodicals Critical Entry Times (CET) FAQs
This document provides frequently asked questions and answers about Standardized Periodicals Critical Entry Times.
03/17/2016
Enhanced Mailpiece Automation Compatibility (EMAC) Review FAQ
This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for EMAC.
03/17/2016
Electronic Induction (eInduction) Software Vendor Certification Enrollment Tool
This document contains the software vendor certification enrollment tool for eInduction.
03/17/2016
eInduction Surface Visibility Sites
This document contains a list of surface visibility-enabled eInduction facilities in CSV format.
03/17/2016
Program Registration Pre-Production: Incentives Enrollment User Guide
Information for mailers who have Production access and plan to execute tests containing their data in the Pre-Prod environment. The purpose of this user guide is to walk you through the enrollment process for incentive services in the Pre-Production environment.
03/17/2016
Program Registration Enrollment Guide for MSPs
This guide focuses on the MSP online enrollment process; describes how permit numbers, CRIDs and MIDs affect enrollment; and gives specific details on the electronic documentation requirements. Also included are pointers and additional information regarding common questions and troubleshooting.
03/16/2016
Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Update
This document provides a Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Update for Intelligent Mail®.
03/16/2016
Manifest Analysis Certification (MAC™) R-001 MAC Cycle R Advisory
This document provides information on the BMAC Cycle R Certification.
03/15/2016
Developer's Guide for CASS™ Vendors
This document provides a vendor's guide for CASS™ development.
03/04/2016
Door Not Accessible (DNA) & No Secure Location (NSL) Tables
In addition to verifying USPS® delivery points, the DPV and DSF2 Products have added two additional hash tables to assist mailers in streamlining delivery to reap the benefits of deliverable mail. These new tables are called Door Not Accessible (DNA) and No Secure Location (NSL).
03/03/2016
Click-N-Ship Business ProTM (CNS BPro) External User Guide
Click-N-Ship Business ProTM is a desktop software application that allows customers to generate and print package labels with the Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb). Customers can electronically create and submit a shipping manifest, and pay for those packages through an electronic payment account with funds automatically debited as manifests are received.
03/01/2016
Surface Visibility: Site Map Locations
This presentation provides the new Surface Visibility site deployment timeline by area and group.
02/26/2016
IDEAlliance® & Mail.dat & Mail.XML Version Supported by The Postal Service®
This document provides information on the Mail.dat and Mail.XML files for IDEAlliance®.
02/01/2016
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Rethink Catalogs as Part of Your Marketing Mix
This presentation provides information on PCC's effort to "Rethink Catalogues - Bridge Marketing Channels".
01/26/2016
Licensing Announcement: Issue with Downloading Both SHA-1 and SHA-256 Products on Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF)
This announcement details an issue with downloading both the SHA‐1 and SHA‐256 versions of the products using the SOAP Web Services (ColdFusion).
01/26/2016
Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Interface Distribution Required Text Document
This document is a software interface distribution required text document for NCOALink Mail Processing Equipment Licensees.
01/26/2016
Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Data User Required Text Document
This document is a required text document for NCOALink Mail Processing Equipment Service Provider data users.
01/26/2016
Service Provider Required Text Document
This document is a required text document for the NCOALink® Service Provider and the mailing list owner.
01/26/2016
Mail Processing Agent Required Text
This document provides information on the NCOALink® Full-Service Provider Mail Processing Agent Package.
01/26/2016
Full and Limited Service Provider NCOALink® with ANKLink® Required Text Document
Required text document for Full and Limited Service providers of NCOALink and ANKLink.
01/26/2016
Combined Required Text Documents (RTD)
This document contains the specified required documents for NCOALink®.
01/26/2016
NCOALink® Software Interface Distributor Required Text Document
This document contains the required text for NCOALink® Software Interface Distribution.
01/15/2016
Postal Service Mail.dat Technical Specification v3 (includes R40, 41 and 42)
This document is a comprehensive technical guide that outlines steps for exchanging electronic data with the PostalOne! ® system using the Mail.dat® file format.
01/07/2016
Licensing Announcement: SHA-256 Products on Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF)
To comply with the recommendations from the December 2014 Office of Inspector (OIG) audit of the NCOALink® program, the USPS® will begin the transition from SHA‐1 to SHA‐256 technology as the method for data encryption.
01/02/2016
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Digital Solutions
This presentation will review what the USPS Digital Solutions team is doing to implement digital identity services, digital security products and digital applications to support USPS products and services.
12/18/2015
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Designing Mail for Success
This presentation provides information on designing mail for success.
12/15/2015
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Application
Mailers interested in eVS must complete this application and email the completed application to the PostalOne! Help Desk at eVS@usps.gov.
11/20/2015
Guidelines for Privately Printed Customs Declaration Forms
This document contains the Guidelines for Privately Printed Customs Declaration Forms.
11/05/2015
Licensing Announcement: Clarification to Addresses on NCOALink® PAFs
In an effort to help clarify the PO Box address issues when the physical street is not provided or not valid on the ZIP + 4® database, this announcment provide guidelines to follow.
09/18/2015
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Rethink Shipping
This presentation provides information on PCC's effor to "rethink shipping".
09/14/2015
Licensing Announcement: Addresses on NCOALink® PAFs
As a reminder, all parties signing NCOALink Processing Acknowledgement Forms (PAFs) must provide a physical street address.
09/14/2015
View Report Suite for Mailers
MTEOR provides the ability for Mailers to download and view reports directly from the Dashboard. Major Mailers who receive MTE from an MTESC can view the “Local Mailer Report” and the “Mailer Inventory Report” while Local Mailers can only view their “Local Mailer Report.”
09/01/2015
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Insider
PCC newsletter, including updates on membership, education, communication, and policy.
09/01/2015
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: The Power of Mail
Marketers spend $44.5 billion annually on direct mail campaigns. Here's why: studies have found that 65% of consumers have made a purchase as the result of a Direct Mail piece. In this presentation, you will learn how to use direct mail to acquire and retain customers.
08/20/2015
USPS® Operations Overview: Kelly Sigmon
This presentation was held at hte Great Lakes Area - August 20, 2015 Meeting.
08/18/2015
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: Pickup Service
This presentation includes information on Eligible Products, Service on USPS.com, Scheduling a Pickup on USPS.com, Bulk File Upload Package Pickup, Scheduling Pickup On Demand on USPS.com, and Editing a Pickup Request on USPS.com.
08/18/2015
Postal Customer Council (PCC) Workshop: USPS® Returns
This presentation provides information on returns market and opportunity.
08/07/2015
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Onsite Reviews
In a coordinated effort that began in December 2014, the Licensing and Certification Department and United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) have teamed up to conduct NCOALink onsite reviews at Licensees’ site locations.