USPS Proposes Tweaks to Competitive Mail Service Deals
Published Date: 10/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail products, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by October 20, 2025. These changes could affect businesses and customers who use these special mail services, possibly changing prices or options soon. It’s a chance to weigh in before the new deals get the green light!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New International Postal Contract Filed
The Postal Service filed a request (Docket Nos. MC2026-13 and K2026-14) on October 9, 2025 to add a Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First‑Class Package International Service Contract 93 to the Competitive product list. The Commission set a public comment deadline of October 20, 2025. These filings could change the prices or options for businesses and customers who use those international mail services.
New Fulfillment Product Contracts Added
The Postal Service filed requests (Docket Nos. MC2026-18/K2026-19 and MC2026-19/K2026-20) accepted October 9, 2025 to add two new Fulfillment standardized distinct products (PM-GA Contract 878 and PM-GA Contract 879). These requests are being reviewed in summary proceedings and the general public comment deadline (October 20, 2025) does not apply to these Section III proceedings. The new fulfillment products could change prices or service options for businesses and customers using Postal Service fulfillment services.
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