Postal Service Proposes New Mail Deals: Public Comments Due May 4
Published Date: 4/29/2026
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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 May 4, 2026. These changes could affect businesses using these mail services and might impact pricing or options soon. It’s a chance to weigh in on how mail deals evolve!
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International Shipping Contract Proposed
If your business ships internationally, the Postal Service requested on April 24, 2026 to add Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First‑Class Package International Service Contract 112 to the Competitive Product List. Comments on that request (Docket MC2026-220 / K2026-218) are due May 4, 2026.
USPS Files New Competitive Mail Deals
If you run a business that uses competitive USPS mail services, the Postal Service filed requests on April 24, 2026 to add or modify negotiated service agreements. These filings could change pricing or service options for businesses, and public comments on the public proceeding (Docket MC2026-220 / K2026-218) are due May 4, 2026.
Two New Standardized Products Added Without Comment
The USPS requested on April 24, 2026 to add two standardized distinct products — PM‑GA Contract 969 (Fulfillment) and PM‑GA Contract 970 (Mid‑Market). These requests are being reviewed in summary proceedings, and the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those dockets (MC2026-221 / K2026-219 and MC2026-222 / K2026-220).
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