USPS New Mail Perks: Regulator Seeks Quick Public Input
Published Date: 11/6/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change some special deals for businesses using their competitive mail services. This affects companies that send lots of mail and could change prices or options soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until November 13, 2025, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New International Contract Added
The Postal Service filed to add "Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 100" (Docket MC2026-77/K2026-77). The filing was accepted November 4, 2025, and the public may submit comments on that docket through November 13, 2025. If you are a business that ships internationally, this negotiated service agreement could change available options or prices for international competitive mail.
Three New Fulfillment Contract Products
The Postal Service filed requests (accepted November 4, 2025) to add three new fulfillment standardized distinct products: PM-GA Contract 905 (MC2026-79/K2026-79), PM-GA Contract 906 (MC2026-80/K2026-80), and PM-GA Contract 907 (MC2026-81/K2026-81). These are standardized variations of competitive products with advance review of financial models and minimum rates, and they could change pricing or service options for businesses that use fulfillment and competitive mail services.
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