Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® Negotiated Service Agreement
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to its special contract list starting January 6, 2025. This change affects businesses using these services by offering new negotiated rates and options. It’s a smart move to keep shipping competitive and save money for customers who ship a lot.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Shipping Contract Filed
The Postal Service filed to add a negotiated service agreement (Contract 565) for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to its Competitive Products List. The filing was submitted on December 20, 2024, and the required notice date is January 6, 2025; documents are available at prc.gov in Dockets MC2025-974 and K2025-973. If you run a business that ships packages, this filing relates to a new shipping contract that may change how USPS services are offered.
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