Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22505
USPS Update to the International Mail Manual
Buyer
Postal Service (U.S. Postal Service)
Posted
November 04, 2026
Identifier
2026-22505
NAICS
491110
The U.S. Postal Service updated its International Mail Manual and incorporated it into federal regulations. - Government buyer: U.S. Postal Service (USPS); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Notice: Regulatory update, not a procurement solicitation or award. - Manual: The International Mail Manual (IMM) sets standards for international mailing services and references applicable prices. It replaces prior editions and includes updates to mailing standards and mail preparation. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products or services, quantities, and part numbers: None requested.
Description
The Postal Service announces issuance of the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual (IMM), issued November 2, 2026, and its incorporation by reference in the Code of Federal Regulations. The IMM provides standards for international mailing services and references for applicable prices, and replaces previous editions. It includes updates through Postal Bulletin revisions dated October 1, 2026, and supports mailing-standard and mail-preparation changes implemented since the April 7, 2025 version. The final rule is effective November 4, 2026.