USPS Introduces New Competitive Mail Product Changes
Published Date: 11/19/2025
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 21, 2025. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, possibly changing prices or services soon. It’s a chance to weigh in before the new deals get approved and start rolling out.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Proposed Competitive Mail Contracts
The Postal Service filed requests (accepted November 13, 2025) to add or modify Competitive negotiated service agreements for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage, and international package services. These filings are open for public comment with comments due November 21, 2025, and may lead to changes in prices or services for businesses and customers who use these special mail options.
Standardized Fulfillment Products Added
The Postal Service requested addition of new fulfillment standardized distinct products (PM-GA Contracts 916, 917, 918, and 919) with filings accepted November 13, 2025. Those requests are being reviewed in summary proceedings, and the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those Section III proceedings.
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