USPS Rolls Out New Competitive Mail Deals for Public Review
Published Date: 1/21/2026
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 26, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, with no immediate price changes announced. It’s a chance to weigh in on new or updated mail products that could shake up how competitive mail works.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New Contract 1478 Added for Priority Mail
The Postal Service filed to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1478 to the Competitive Product List; the filing was accepted January 15, 2026 and the public comment deadline is January 26, 2026. If you are a business or customer who uses negotiated/competitive mail options, this filing starts a review that could change the availability or terms of that contract.
Some Filing Materials Are Under Seal
The Postal Service filed materials under seal for this docket; non-public portions can be accessed only by complying with 39 CFR 3011.301. That means some financial or contractual details are not available in the public filing unless you follow the Commission's process to obtain them.
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