USPS Adds New Priority Mail Contract Options
Published Date: 3/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding new shipping deals for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to their special contract list. These changes affect businesses using these services and could mean better rates or options starting soon. The official notice was filed in early March 2026, so keep an eye out if you ship with USPS!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Shipping Deals
The Postal Service filed requests on March 2, 2026 and March 3, 2026 to add negotiated service agreements for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage (dockets MC2026-167 / K2026-167 and MC2026-168 / K2026-168) to the Competitive Products List. If you ship for a business, these new contracts could mean better rates or options starting soon; the notice was required on March 11, 2026.
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