USPS Adds New Priority Mail Contracts to Negotiated Services List
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
The Postal Service is updating its Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage deals by adding new shipping contracts to its special negotiated service list. This means businesses using these services might see new options or pricing changes starting soon. The changes were officially filed in late April 2026 and announced in early May, so keep an eye out if you ship with USPS!
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USPS Adds New Negotiated Mail Contracts
The Postal Service filed requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission between 2026-04-21 and 2026-04-30 to add domestic Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements (listed as PM-GA 967–975 and PM 955) to the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. The required notice date for these filings is May 5, 2026, and the filings appear in PRC dockets MC2026-217 through MC2026-227.
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