Postal Commission Eyes New Mail Deals for Public Input
Published Date: 12/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses using these services and could change prices or options soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until December 4, 2025, to comment online.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
New or Changed Competitive Mail Deals
If you run a business that ships using Competitive Postal Service products, the Postal Service filed requests to add or modify negotiated service agreements on the Competitive product list. These filings were accepted November 24, 2025, and public comments are due December 4, 2025.
Amendment to Inbound PRIME Agreement
The Postal Service requested an amendment to the Inbound Competitive Multi-Service PRIME Agreement (Docket CP2020-169). The filing was accepted November 24, 2025, and comments on this request are due December 4, 2025.
Amendment to Priority Mail/Parcel Contract
The Postal Service filed Amendment Six to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service & Parcel Select Contract 107 (Docket CP2023-102). The filing was accepted November 24, 2025, includes material filed under seal, and comments are due December 4, 2025.
New Fulfillment Standardized Products Added
The Postal Service requested adding two new fulfillment standardized distinct products, PM-GA Contract 931 (Docket MC2026-117 / K2026-117) and PM-GA Contract 932 (Docket MC2026-118 / K2026-118). Both requests were accepted November 24, 2025, are treated as summary proceedings, and do not receive public comment under the rules cited.
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