Postal Commission Reviews New Business Shipping Options
Published Date: 11/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change some special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is letting everyone know and asking for comments by November 7, 2025. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, but no price changes are announced yet. It’s a chance to weigh in on new or updated mail products that could shake things up soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Public Comment on New USPS Contracts
The Postal Service filed requests to add or amend competitive negotiated service agreements (including dockets CP2024-351; K2025-384; MC2026-60; MC2026-69; MC2026-70) with filing acceptance dates of October 30, 2025. The Commission is accepting public comments on those public proceedings, and comments are due November 7, 2025.
Summary Addition of Standardized Fulfillment Products
The Postal Service requested adding three new fulfillment standardized distinct products (PM-GA Contract 901, PM-GA Contract 902, PM-GA Contract 903) in dockets MC2026-68, MC2026-71, and MC2026-72; these requests were accepted October 30, 2025. Those requests will be reviewed in summary proceedings, and pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d) the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those summary proceedings.
Some Filing Materials Are Filed Under Seal
Multiple Postal Service filings noted in this notice include materials filed under seal; the public portions are available on the Commission's website, and non-public portions can be accessed only through compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301. Examples include the dockets listed with filing acceptance date October 30, 2025.
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