USPS Files for New Negotiated Service Shipping Deal
Published Date: 12/4/2025
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Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that offer special shipping options to businesses. These changes could make sending mail more flexible and competitive, and the public can share their thoughts by December 9, 2025. If you’re a business or mail user, keep an eye out for these updates—they might affect how you send or receive packages soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Priority Mail Contracts Open for Comment
The Postal Service filed requests to add Priority Mail Contract 949 (Docket MC2026-122/K2026-122) and Priority Mail Contract 950 (Docket MC2026-123/K2026-123); both filings were accepted on December 1, 2025. The Commission appointed Public Representatives (Christopher Mohr and Samuel Robinson) for these proceedings, and public comments are due December 9, 2025.
New Fulfillment Products Added Without Comment
The Postal Service filed requests to add two new Fulfillment standardized distinct products (PM-GA Contract 934, Docket MC2026-124/K2026-124; and PM-GA Contract 935, Docket MC2026-125/K2026-125) and the filings were accepted on December 1, 2025. These requests are reviewed in summary proceedings, and the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for these dockets.
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