USPS Pitches New Mail Deals for Big Business Senders
Published Date: 11/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is letting everyone know and asking for comments. This affects businesses using these special mail options and could change prices or service terms soon. If you care about mail deals, now’s the time to speak up before the Commission makes a decision!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Fulfillment Contract Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed to add a new Competitive "Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Product" called PM-GA Contract 915 (Docket Nos. MC2026-91 and K2026-92). The filing was accepted on November 12, 2025 and will be reviewed in a summary proceeding under 39 CFR 3041.325; under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d) the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for such summary proceedings.
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