Opportunity
Federal Register #MC2026355
Regulatory Update: Outbound International Proof of Delivery Service for Priority Mail International
Buyer
Postal Regulatory Commission
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
MC2026355
NAICS
541690
This opportunity concerns proposed regulatory changes by the United States Postal Regulatory Commission regarding International Proof of Delivery services. - Government Buyer: - United States Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) - Products/Services Requested: - Modification of the Mail Classification Schedule (MCS) to: - Add outbound International Proof of Delivery (IPOD) service - Update related sections to reflect Universal Postal Union (UPU) Convention amendments - Outbound Proof of Delivery to be offered for Outbound Priority Mail International - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory and service offering change - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Aligns with UPU Convention amendments: - Mandatory proof of delivery for inbound parcels - Outbound proof of delivery is optional - No physical product procurement, quantities, or part numbers specified - Public comment is invited on the proposed changes
Description
The Postal Regulatory Commission has filed a request to modify the product description of International Proof of Delivery in the Mail Classification Schedule. The changes include adding outbound International Proof of Delivery and making accompanying changes to related sections of the Mail Classification Schedule. The modifications align with amendments to the Universal Postal Union Universal Postal Convention related to proof of delivery for parcels. The notice invites public comments and outlines administrative steps, with comments due by September 8, 2026.