USPS seeks nod for new mail deals—comment now!
Published Date: 4/14/2025
Notice
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 a chance to share their thoughts by April 15, 2025. These changes could mean new options or better prices for certain mail products soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Add Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Contract 694
The Postal Service filed to add "Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 694" to the Competitive product list (Dockets MC2025-1295 and K2025-1294). The filing was accepted April 7, 2025, and the public may submit comments by April 15, 2025.
Add International Package Service Contract 65
The Postal Service filed to add "Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 65" to the Competitive product list (Dockets MC2025-1296 and K2025-1295). The filing was accepted April 7, 2025, and comments are due April 15, 2025.
Add Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Contract 695
The Postal Service filed to add "Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 695" to the Competitive product list (Dockets MC2025-1297 and K2025-1296). The filing was accepted April 7, 2025, and the deadline to comment is April 15, 2025.
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