Federal Register #MC2026357

USPS Proposed International Mail Service Enhancements and Mail Classification Schedule Updates

This opportunity concerns proposed changes to international mail services by the Postal Regulatory Commission and the United States Postal Service (USPS). - Government Buyer: - Postal Regulatory Commission - U.S. Postal Service (USPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - United States Postal Service (USPS) is the sole OEM/service provider mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Outbound International Proof of Delivery service (part number: 2615.3) - Optional feature for Outbound Priority Mail International and relevant international negotiated service agreements - Aligns USPS offerings with Universal Postal Union (UPU) Convention amendments - Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 122 - Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1508 - New Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Product, PMGA Contract 1075 - New Mid-Market Standardized Distinct Product, PMGA Contract 1076 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Addition of outbound International Proof of Delivery as an optional feature for international mail products - Compliance with Universal Postal Union requirements effective January 1, 2027 - Updates to the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) to reflect new service features and product contracts - Public comment period established for regulatory review - No specific purchase quantities or physical goods are listed; the notice focuses on service enhancements and regulatory changes.

Description

The Postal Regulatory Commission is considering a recent Postal Service filing concerning negotiated service agreements related to new postal products. The filing proposes material changes to the Mail Classification Schedule to add outbound International Proof of Delivery as an optional feature for certain international mail products, aligning with amendments to the Universal Postal Union Convention. The Commission invites public comments on the filing by September 1, 2026, and has established several docket numbers for the related proceedings. The notice includes details on the proposed changes, the rationale behind them, and the process for public participation.

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