USPS Seeks Input on New Competitive Mailing Deals
Published Date: 10/9/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses using these services and could change prices or options soon. Public comments are open until October 15, 2025, so everyone has a chance to weigh in before decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Service Contracts
The Postal Service filed requests to add or change competitive negotiated service agreements (Docket Nos. K2025-616; K2026-11; MC2026-11 and K2026-12; K2026-12 and K2026-13) for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. These filings were accepted October 6, 2025, and, if your business uses these competitive mail services, they could change prices or service options; public comments are due October 15, 2025.
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