Post Office Wants to Do Something New, Asks Permission
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, possibly offering new options or better prices. You’ve got until December 15, 2025, to share your thoughts before the changes move forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
USPS Contract 276 Amendment Filed
If your business uses Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, or USPS Ground Advantage under Contract 276, the Postal Service filed Amendment One on December 5, 2025 asking the Postal Regulatory Commission to review changes to that negotiated service agreement. The filing was accepted December 5, 2025 and public comments are due December 15, 2025.
Request To Add Contract 1464
The Postal Service asked the Commission on December 5, 2025 to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1464 to the Competitive Product List; the filing includes materials under seal and public comments are due December 15, 2025. If approved, businesses using or eligible for that contract could see new contract terms or pricing options.
Customers May See New USPS Deals
The Postal Service asked the Commission to add or change special negotiated deals for competitive mail services, which may give customers new options or better prices. The filings were accepted December 5, 2025 and the public may comment until December 15, 2025.
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