Post Office Makes Secret Deal, Asks Public What They Think
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by December 18, 2025. These changes could affect businesses using these mail services and might impact pricing or options soon. It’s a chance to weigh in on how mail deals evolve!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Amendment to Contract 142 Filed
The Postal Service filed Amendment Two to Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 142 (Docket CP2024-131), accepted December 10, 2025. The filing includes material under seal and the Postal Regulatory Commission invites public comment by December 18, 2025.
New Contract 1465 Added Request
The Postal Service requested addition of Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1465 to the Competitive Product List (Dockets MC2026-131 and K2026-131), with materials filed under seal and accepted December 10, 2025. The Commission seeks public comment on this request by December 18, 2025.
Sealed Filings and Summary Review Rules
Some parts of the Postal Service filings are under seal and can only be accessed in compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301. The notice also states that standardized distinct products reviewed in summary proceedings do not get a Public Representative appointment or public comment under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d).
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