01/03/2013
Barcode Identifier
This document provides an overview of Barcode Identifier field and a table of the optional endorsement line (OEL) codes for use within the Intelligent Mail barcode.
01/01/2013
ACS™ Announcement: Traditional ACS™ Service Type ID FAQ
This document details frequently asked questions regarding the Traditional ACS required change.
01/01/2013
PS Form 5114: Barcode Certification Printer Submission Form
This certification application is for printers interested in participating in any of the following services: Delivery Confirmation™, Express Mail®, Flat Container Label, International Customs, Parcel Barcodes, Parcel Return Services (PRS), Sack Container Label, Signature Confirmation™, Special Services, Tray Container Label.
01/01/2013
Computerized Delivery Sequence (CDS) Renewal Web Access Request Form
This document contains a web access request form for CDS.
01/01/2013
Periodicals Accuracy, Grading, and Evaluation (PAGE) Developer's Application
This is an application form for PAGE developers.
01/01/2013
Periodicals Accuracy, Grading, and Evaluation (PAGE) Customer Charge Form
This is document is a PAGE User Customer Charge Form.
12/13/2012
PS Form 1952: Annual Estimate of Anticipated Penalty Mail Usage
Form 1952 (Agency Estimates-Form) is sent to an agencies mail manager each year in July. Annual estimates should be based on the agency’s prior year penalty mail usage adjusted to reflect any changes expected during the coming year.
12/07/2012
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® MPE Price Change
As a result of the USPS® Domestic and International Mailing Services Price Change, effective January 27, 2013, the NCOALink Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) licensing fees will change.
12/07/2012
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Price Change
As a result of the USPS® Domestic and International Mailing Services Price Change, effective January 27, 2013, the NCOALink licensing fees will change.
11/29/2012
Licensing Announcement: DPV®/DSF2® Files to Support Hurricane Sandy
To support addresses impacted by Hurricane Sandy, the USPS® is providing vacant and no-stat information via a weekly download from the Electronic Product Fulfillment (EPF) website.
10/09/2012
Electronic Mailing Information and Reports Guide
The purpose of the Electronic Mailing Information and Reports Guide is to provide information on how to access and use electronic mailing reports and to keep the user apprised of the continuous improvements to the reports as the Intelligent Mail Program matures.
10/01/2012
Electronic Documentation (eDoc) and Full-Service Authorization Guide for Software Vendors using Mail.XML
This document contains a user guide for eDoc and Full-Service vendors usings Mail.xml.
10/01/2012
Electronic Documentation (eDoc) and Full-Service Authorization Guide for Software Vendors using Mail.dat
This document contains a user guide on eDoc and Full-Service software vendors.
09/07/2012
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Product Release #1044
It has been determined that delivery of NCOALink product release# 1044, that was shipped Tuesday, September 5, has been delayed.
07/25/2012
DPV® PBSA Records
Effective with the August release, the USPS® has included the PBSA (Post Office Box Street Address) records in the following products.
07/12/2012
R11 RDI™ Cycle M Static Data
This zip file contains RDI 11-digit static data for Cycle M.
07/01/2012
Publication 407: Optional Procedure Mailing System (OPMS)
This document covers OPMS basics, mailer responsibilities and requirements, and the request process for OPMS.
06/21/2012
Checklist for Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Certification
This document contains the checklist for MPE certification approval.
06/10/2012
A Guide to Customer/Supplier Agreements
This document provides guidance on how to create a Customer/Supplier Agreement (CSA), a written notice that confirms, for a commercial mailer, the Origin-Entry preparation requirements.
05/07/2012
Licensing Announcement: PAF Requirements Reminder
As a reminder, NCOALink® and FASTforward® licensees are required by their license agreements to acquire a Processing Acknowledgement Form (PAF) for each of their customers.
05/03/2012
Mail Processing Equipment (MPE) Processing Acknowledgement Form (PAF) Requirements
This document pertains to MPE Data Users; MPE Licensees who elect to return an electronic file to customers; and End Users processing in the WAN (cloud) environment.
04/26/2012
Licensing Announcement: Issues with NCOALink® 48-Month Hash Data
The NCOALink® hash data product (release# 1025) contains the previous release’s data. Please do not attempt to load the NCOALink hash data.
04/11/2012
Move To Competitive Street Addressing (MTC SA) Customer Agreement
This service allows users to have the option of using the street address of this Post Office™ location for mailing addresses in addition to their P.O. Box number.
04/10/2012
Definitions for Move to Competitive Street Addressing (MTC SA) for PO Boxes
This document defines commonly used terms related to Move to Competitive Street Addressing for PO Boxes.
04/02/2012
Additional Accounts Information
Additional Accounts Information sheet for completion with Mailer ID (MID) Application.
04/01/2012
Periodicals Accuracy, Grading, and Evaluation (PAGE) Developer Pre-Certification Questionnaire
This questionnaire is required to assist the Periodicals Accuracy Grading and Evaluation (PAGE) Department in the evaluation of software products participating in PAGE certification.
01/17/2012
DPV® CMRA Table Expansion
Effective with the February release of the DPV® monthly data fulfillment, P.O. Box™ (PBSA) records will be added to the CMRA table.
01/02/2012
Traditional ACS™ Keyline Utility
Traditional Keyline Utility - Enter a keyline, see the check digit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
09/30/2011
Resource Map to Intelligent Mail Documents
This document shows where to find major resources related to intelligent mail.
08/01/2011
SuiteLink® Requirement Modification
The Postal Service® is modifying the current CASS™ Cycle N requirement that to qualify for an automation price, mailers must show on the mailpiece the suite number returned by SuiteLink® processing used to determine the correct ZIP +4™ code.
06/27/2011
Drop Ship Checklist for Mailers
This document contains the Drop Ship checklist for mailers utilizing eVS®.
05/01/2011
How to Work with Your Mail Preparer to Implement IMb Services
The agenda for this presentation includes your mailing practices, IMb™ Services overview, company decisions, your mail preparer, and the project plan.
02/01/2011
NCOALink® Pricing Changes
Effective April 17, 2011, most of the NCOALink® licensing fees will change.
12/03/2010
CASS™ Cycle N Stage I File
This zip file is for categories only processed with 2009-2011 Cycle N static data.
11/14/2010
PCC Management Insights: Great Partnerships…Working Together
The Postal Customer Council (PCC) Network represents a well established partnership between business mailers and the Postal Service (USPS). This long standing partnership continues to grow stronger each and every year. We have a lot to be proud of!
09/13/2010
PCC Management Insights: U.S. Postal Service as a Sustainability Leader
The U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) vision is simple — be a sustainability leader. This vision builds on its long history of leadership in implementing environmental and socially responsible operations and services.
07/16/2010
Early Warning System (EWS) Cycle N Static Data
This zip file contains Early Warning System Data for Cycle N.
07/13/2010
Delivery Type Cycle N Static Data
This text file provides delivery type Cycle N static data
07/08/2010
R9 RDI™ Cycle N Static Data
This zip file contains RDI 9-digit static data.
07/08/2010
R11 RDI™ Cycle N Static Data
This zip file contains RDI 11-digit static data.
06/30/2010
Licensing Announcement: NCOALink® Release Number 930
The NCOALink® data fulfillment received this week was labeled with the incorrect release number. The correct release number is 930, not 929.
06/01/2010
Test Environment for Mailers (TEM) Checklist and Troubleshooting
This document will help prepare customers to use electronic documentation to submit qualification reports and postage statements (commonly called eDoc) and for customers who are required to test in the Test Environment for Mailers (TEM).
05/20/2010
NCOALink® Release Number 925
Regarding NCOALink® release number 925, there will be no additional moves out of ZIP™ codes that begin with ‘00’ and ‘33.’ This release is scheduled to be mailed the week of May 24.