Postal Commission Eyes New Mail Deal—Public Input Invited
Published Date: 10/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change some special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by November 3, 2025. These changes could affect businesses using these mail options and might impact pricing or service terms soon. It’s a chance to weigh in on how mail deals evolve in the near future!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Standardized Fulfillment Contracts Added
The Postal Service filed requests (Dockets MC2026-52 / K2026-52 and MC2026-55 / K2026-55) to add new fulfillment standardized distinct products, PM-GA Contract 893 and PM-GA Contract 894. Those filings were accepted October 24, 2025 and are reviewed in summary proceedings; the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for these Section III summary proceedings.
Public Review: Priority Mail & Ground Contract
The Postal Service filed a request (Docket MC2026-53 / K2026-53) to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1447 to the Competitive Product List. The filing was accepted October 24, 2025, a Public Representative (Kenneth Moeller) was appointed, and public comments are due November 3, 2025.
Public Review: Priority Mail Contract 941
The Postal Service filed a request (Docket MC2026-54 / K2026-54) to add Priority Mail Contract 941 to the Competitive Product List. The filing was accepted October 24, 2025, a Public Representative (Jennaca Upperman) was appointed, and public comments are due November 3, 2025.
How To Comment and Access Filings
Public comments on the listed public proceedings must be submitted via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov with comments due November 3, 2025. Public portions of the Postal Service filings are available on the Commission website, and non-public portions can be accessed only by complying with 39 CFR 3011.301; those unable to file electronically should contact David A. Trissell at 202-789-6820 for filing alternatives.
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