Creating Origin Entry Appointments Guide

The Origin Entry Appointments guide contains instructions to help the user create Origin Entry appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for creating one-time and recurring Origin Entry appointments.

Creating Drop Ship Appointments Guide

The Creating Drop Ship Appointment guide contains instructions to help the user create drop ship appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for creating one-time and recurring drop ship appointments.

Preferred Publication Job Aid

The Preferred Publication Group is an area which allows users to select and save their regularly used publications. By saving the publication in their Preferred Publication Group, a user is able to create a unique listing of their most frequently used publications.

Mail Direction Search Report

The Mail Direction Search Report is used to search for default drop entry points and redirections. This report allows users to search based on several different data elements including mail characteristics, discount level, and destination ZIP Code®.

Joint Scheduling Job Aid

Joint Appointment Scheduling is a capability in FAST® to allow multiple owners to own their specific pieces of the appointment scheduling process. Joint scheduling allows the transportation agent to be responsible for appointment logistics information while Mail Owners and Mail Preparers are responsible for the mail content information.

Customer/Supplier Agreements: eDoc Association Job Aid

The Customer Supplier/Agreements-eDoc Association Job Aid contains useful information around correctly mapping CSA information from FAST to eDocs. Sample scenarios outlining the proper use of the letter 'P' for the Critical Acceptance Time (CAT) for CSAs are provided.

Electronic Address Sequencing (EAS) File Format Guidelines

This quick guide provides instructions on how to format an address list for EAS processing using Microsoft Excel.

Service Standards Maps

This tool/map reflects service standards changes that are effective April 1. This map illustrates the service standards based on April 1 Labeling Lists changes and the business rules defined in the Federal Register (39 CFR 121).

Conversion Graphic for Ordering MTE Sleeves and Trays

This illustrated guide is a tool to assist mailers and Postal Service employees in ordering the correct ratio of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE). 

Mailer Inventory: Piece Tracker

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities. It is suitable for tracking in locations that receive equipment in pallet and piece quantities and will report piece quantities.

Mailer Inventory: Pallet Tracker

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities and is only suitable for tracking in locations that receive equipment in full pallet quantities.

Perpetual Inventory Tool: Track Pallet Quantities

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities and is only suitable for tracking locations that receive equipment in full pallet quantities.

MTEOR User Agreement: BSA Agreement

This Agreement entered into between the United States Postal Service®, and its agents, including the Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the United States Postal Service Inspection Service ("Postal Service" or "USPS") and eachcompany desiring participationin and use of the Postal Service MTEOR system to request the loan of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE), hereinafter “Company”. BSAs assert that they have the authority to act as a representative for their Company for purposes of this Agreement and are subjecting their Companies to responsibility for all requirements outlined in this MTEOR Agreement.

MTEOR User Agreement: General User

This Agreement entered into between the United States Postal Service ®, and its agents, including the Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the United States Postal Service Inspection Service ("Postal Service" or "USPS") and User describes the terms and conditions pertaining to the User's participation in and use of the Postal Service MTEOR system to request the loan of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE).

Service Hubs and Facilities Fact Sheet

This document provides general information on the purpose and requirements for service hubs.

Drop Shipment Management System (DSMS) Application Form

This is an application form for new mailers and consolidators to participate in the Drop Shipment Management System, a program that optimizes efficiency through electronically consolidating information for mailings that involve multiple jobs and locations. 

Data Transfer Service (DTS) Requirements Document

This document contains information about Shipping Services Files (SSF) and Secure File Transmission Account Setup.

Address Information System (AIS) ZIP Code™ Record Description

File layout for AISUADDR.txt and AISUZIPS.txt.

Intelligent Mail Services Helping Mailers Make Smarter Business Decisions

This document contains a fact sheet and guide to help mailers make better business decisions.

Quick Guide to Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Vendor Certification

This document outlines how to obtain  Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Vendor Certification.

PTR Error/ Warning Messages

This document provides information on the Product Tracking System Error and Warning Messages.

Publication 199 Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers

Please note that this file has moved to https://postalpro.usps.com/pub199

Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) Assistance Request Form

Complete this form and submit to MDA@usps.gov to request the assistance of an MDA.

Commonly Asked Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) Customer Questions

Commonly asked questions and answers from MDA customers.

Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) Customer Service Help Desk Process

This presentation outlines the MDA Customer Service Help Desk Process.

Presentation for Online Enrollment Pre-Production Environment Training

Service Standards

This presentation provides information on Service Standards.

Service Hubs and Facilities Locations

This document provides a list of service hub facilities, includes area, district, NASS, site, locale key, and start date.

ANKLink®: The New Address Quality Tool

A 2005 National Customer Support Center presentation on the new ANK^Link®, an enhancement to the 18-month NCOA^Link® product. Includes an overview, features and benefits, application details, and requirements.

Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685)

Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685) contains the policies and processes for the verification of eligible business mailings using tools provided by Intelligent Mail® Full-Service, eInduction, and Seamless Acceptance.

Publication 286: Postal Customer Council Program Policies and Rules

This publication provides information on Postal Customer Council Program Policies and Rules.

Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Sample ZIP Code™ Password

The CDS Sample ZIP Code file requires a password.

Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Conversion Software Instructions (Windows)

This docoument provides instructions for Windows conversion software for the CDS product.

Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) No Stat Counts

This document contains the No Stats Count Data file for CDS.

Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Products on Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF)

Beginning October 2014, all Address Quality and Address Management products will be provided via the Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) method. CD/DVD fulfillment will no longer be an option for product fulfillment.

PS Form 3553: CASS™ Summary Report

This form is the CASS™ Summary Report.

Unique Intelligent Mail® Barcode (IMb) Testing for Postal Wizard Summary

This guide gives an overview of the procedures for testing Unique IMbs.

Manifest Analysis Certification (MAC) Batch™ Customer Charge Form

This document provides information on the MAC Batch™ Customer Charge Form.

Manifest Report with Rate Summary Sample

This document provides information on the Manifest Report with a Rate Summary Sample.

Appendix D: First-Class Automation Flats (Tray-Based) Rate Summary by Weight

This document provides additional information on first-class automation flats (tray-based) rate summary by weight.

Appendix C: First-Class Automation Letters Summary By Weight

This document contains addtional information on letters summary by weight sample.

Steps to Create the Intelligent Mail® Barcode

This document is a quick-reference guide for creating your Intelligent Mail® Barcodes.

Barcode Decoder/Encoder

The IMb encoder and decoder tool allows you to convert Intelligent Mail® barcodes into numeric equivalents, or vice versa.

How to know if a Record is not a Business

This document provides a quick service guide to know if a record is not a business.

Information on Public Seed Records

This document provides facts and additional information on Public Seed records.

DSF2® Flat File Interface Developers Guide

This document contains a technical guide for DSF2® flat file interface developers.

DSF2® Interface Developers Guide

This document provides a technical guide for DSF2® interface developers.

Sample ZIP + 4® File TXT

This document provides a sample of a ZIP + 4 .txt file.

Sample ZIP + 4® Transaction File TXT

This document provides a sample of a ZIP + 4 Transaction .txt file.

City State Sample File XLS

This document contains the sample file for AIS City State product.