USPS wants new special mail rates—comment before it's stamped
Published Date: 3/24/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change some special mail deals that compete with other services. This affects businesses and customers who use these negotiated agreements, possibly changing prices or options soon. You’ve got until March 26, 2025, to share your thoughts before the Commission makes a decision.
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USPS files new negotiated mail contracts
If you are a business or customer that uses special USPS negotiated mail deals, the Postal Service filed requests on March 18, 2025 to add multiple negotiated service agreements to the Competitive Product List. The filings cover Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and USPS Ground Advantage contracts (Contract 650; Contracts 651–653; Contracts 1345–1347). The Commission set a public comment deadline of March 26, 2025.
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