USPS Proposes Fresh Mail Deals: Businesses and Customers, Speak Up Now
Published Date: 10/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that offer special shipping options for businesses. These changes could add or update competitive mailing services, affecting companies that use bulk or negotiated mail rates. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until October 16, 2025, to comment—so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Contract 1437 Added for Competitive Mail
The Postal Service filed a request accepted October 7, 2025 to add "Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1437" to the Competitive Product List (Docket MC2026-15 and K2026-16). This filing concerns a negotiated service agreement that could change options for companies using bulk or negotiated mail rates.
New Fulfillment Standardized Product (PM-GA 876)
The Postal Service filed a request accepted October 7, 2025 to add a new Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Product, "PM-GA Contract 876" (Docket MC2026-14 and K2026-15). This request is reviewed in a summary proceeding; the general public comment deadline described elsewhere does not apply to these summary proceedings.
Public Comment Deadline: October 16, 2025
For the public proceeding (Docket MC2026-15 and K2026-16) the Commission set a public comment deadline of October 16, 2025. You can submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov, and those unable to file electronically may contact the person listed for filing alternatives.
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