USPS Wants New Mail Deals: Comment Before It's Stamped!
Published Date: 1/21/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, with public comments open until January 23, 2025. The changes could mean new options or better prices, so keep an eye out for updates!
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USPS seeks new negotiated mail deals
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests on January 14, 2025 to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Contracts 1300 through 1307 to the Competitive Product List (dockets MC2025-1125 through MC2025-1132). Public comments on these filings are due January 23, 2025. If you run a business or otherwise use competitive mail services, these filings could change the shipping contracts and options available to you.
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