Postal Service Requests Approval for New Negotiated Service Agreements
Published Date: 10/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that change how some mail services work, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is letting everyone know and asking for comments by October 22, 2025. These changes could affect businesses and customers using competitive mail services, possibly offering new options or tweaks soon. If you want to weigh in or learn more, now’s the time to jump in before the deadline!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Competitive Mail Deals Filed
On October 14, 2025 the Postal Service filed requests to add or amend several competitive negotiated service agreements (see dockets K2025-944; MC2026-20; K2026-21; MC2026-23; K2026-23; MC2026-22; MC2026-25; K2026-24). The Commission published a notice on October 17, 2025 and set a public comment deadline of October 22, 2025. The filings mention changes or additions affecting Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and new fulfillment standardized products (PM-GA Contract 880 and PM-GA Contract 881), which could change options or terms for businesses and customers who use competitive mail services.
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