2026-00267Notice

USPS Eyes New Mail Deals: Yawn-Worthy Postal Shuffle

Published Date: 1/9/2026

Notice

Summary

The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by January 14, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, but no immediate price changes are announced. It’s a chance to weigh in on new or updated postal products that could make mailing smarter and more flexible.

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

USPS Files Contract 1475 for Review

The U.S. Postal Service filed to add “Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1475” to the Competitive product list; the Commission accepted the filing on January 6, 2026. The Postal Regulatory Commission will review the negotiated service agreement and is accepting public comments through January 14, 2026. This filing concerns special commercial mail options that businesses can use under a negotiated service agreement.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
1/9/2026
1/14/2026

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