Fact Sheets
01/01/2012
Address Element Correction (AEC) Confidence and Vendor Options

Description of AEC levels of confidence and instructions for vendors to begin processing submitted files.

Tech Guides
12/29/2011
Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Specification

This document provides specifications for generating and printing the US Postal Service (USPS) Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IM™ Package Barcode). Additionally, this specification governs the production of “Extra Service” barcodes such as Certified, Insurance, Delivery Confirmation, Signature Confirmation, etc.

Announcements
12/21/2011
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Price Changes

As a result of the USPS Domestic and International Mailing Services Price Change, effective January 22, 2012, the NCOALink® licensing fees will change.

Tech Guides
11/06/2011
Customer / Supplier Agreement Simplification Job Aid

The purpose of this document is to define the simplification changes to Customer / Supplier Agreements (CSAs) effective November 6, 2011.

Quick Service Guides
11/04/2011
Approved Mailer Alternative Mail Transport Equipment (MTE)

When the Postal Service™ is unable to provide Mail Transport Equipment (MTE) due to a shortage of equipment at Processing and Distribution Centers or Mail Transport Equipment Service Centers (MTESC), mailers may request an exception to prepare mailings using approved alternative containers.

Announcements
11/02/2011
Licensing Announcement: DSF2® Throwback Table Expansion

In an effort to provide value added enhancements to the traditional P.O. Box™ service, 3,700 postal locations are adding ‘P.O. Box Street Addresses’ (PBSA) to the AMS database.

User Guides
11/01/2011
FAST® Customer User Guide (Drop Ship)

This guide describes how to use the FAST functions. It explains search fields and reports, while providing detailed instructions for completing searches and viewing report details. You'll find helpful notes on maximizing FAST capabilities.

User Guides
11/01/2011
FAST®: Customer User Guide (Origin Entry)

This guide describes how to use the FAST Origin Entry functions. It provides a detailed explanation of creating and managing Just In Time (JIT) One-Time appointments, JIT Recurring appointments, and viewing closeout information. The guide also explains how to create and access reports, and it contains important notes about security in the Origin Entry application.

Quick Service Guides
11/01/2011
Customer-Supplier Agreement (CSA) Simplification Job Aid

The purpose of this document is to define the simplification changes to Customer/ Supplier Agreements (CSAs) effective November 6, 2011. As part of the ongoing simplification effort, CSAs have been modified to only contain the information necessary for First-Class separations.

Quick Service Guides
10/01/2011