# Federal Register #RM2026-7

Postal Regulatory Commission Proposed Rulemaking on Periodic Reporting Analytical Principles

**Buyer:** Postal Regulatory Commission
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** RM2026-7

This opportunity involves a government agency seeking specific products from a well-known OEM for operational needs.
- Government Buyer:
  - Agency: [Agency name not provided in sample]
  - Sub-agency/Office: [Details not provided]
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - United States Postal Service (USPS) is the proponent of the changes
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Updates to methodology for labor productivity data in mail processing operations
  - Discontinuation of certain flats operations (Flats Sequencing System, UFSM 1000)
  - Replacement of Sack Sorting Machine processing with universal sorters
  - Incorporation of additional operations for undeliverable-as-addressed letters and flats
  - Updates to network distribution centers
  - Increase in frequency of MODS data inputs from monthly to weekly
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Focus on operational and analytical changes, not procurement of physical products
  - Public comment invited on proposed changes
  - No physical products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory notice

### Description

The Postal Regulatory Commission is proposing a rulemaking proceeding to consider changes to analytical principles relating to periodic reports. The proposal updates the methodology for developing labor productivity data for selected mail processing operations using Management Operating Data System (MODS) data. It reflects operational changes such as the discontinuation of certain flats operations and the increased frequency of data inputs from monthly to weekly. The Commission invites public comment on the proposal by October 30, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/22/2026-19361/periodic-reporting)