New Postal Products
Published Date: 2/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change some special mail deals that compete with other delivery options. This affects businesses and customers who use these negotiated services, possibly changing prices or options soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until February 12, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
New Priority Mail Contract Additions
The Postal Service filed to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Contracts 1481 through 1486 to the Competitive Product List. These filings were accepted on February 4, 2026, and could change prices or service options for businesses and customers who use these negotiated contracts; comments are due February 12, 2026.
Amendments to Existing Mail Contracts
The Postal Service filed amendments to existing negotiated contracts — Amendment One to Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 229 and Amendment Three to Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 440 — with filings accepted on February 4, 2026. These amendments may change prices or options for the businesses and customers using those specific contracts; comments on the filings are due by February 12, 2026.
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