USPS Proposes New Competitive Mail Deals for Public Review
Published Date: 3/5/2026
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 March 10, 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!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Amendment to Contract 111 Filed
On March 2, 2026 the Postal Service filed Amendment One to Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service & Parcel Select Contract 111 (Docket CP2023-132). The Postal Regulatory Commission invited public comment by March 10, 2026; if you run a business that uses Contract 111, the filing proposes a modification to a negotiated service agreement that may change the contract's terms or options.
New Contract 1490 Proposed for List
On March 2, 2026 the Postal Service filed a request to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1490 to the Competitive Product List (Dockets MC2026-167 and K2026-167). The Commission invited public comment by March 10, 2026; businesses that ship with those services may see a new negotiated service agreement added that could affect available pricing or service options.
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