New Postal Deals Up for Quick Public Review
Published Date: 1/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail products, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by January 6, 2026. 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 in 2026!
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USPS Files Two New Negotiated Contracts
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests accepted December 23, 2025 to add two negotiated service agreements — Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1473 (Docket MC2026-145/K2026-145) and Contract 1474 (Docket MC2026-146/K2026-146) — to the Competitive Product List. The Postal Regulatory Commission invites public comment on these filings, with comments due January 6, 2026, and assigned Public Representatives for each docket.
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