Post Office Pitches New Mail Deals for Public Feedback
Published Date: 3/11/2026
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 March 16, 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 work and what new offers might pop up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New or Changed Mail Contracts
The Postal Service filed requests to add or change negotiated service agreements for competitive mail products (dockets CP2024-573; K2025-1229; MC2026-169/K2026-169), with filings accepted March 6, 2026. If you run a business that uses these mail services, these changes could affect the pricing or options available to you soon.
Opportunity To Comment By March 16
The Postal Regulatory Commission invites public comment on these filings, with comments due March 16, 2026. You can submit comments electronically via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov, or contact the person listed in the notice for filing alternatives.
Some Product Additions Lack Public Comment
The notice explains that standardized distinct products (variations of Competitive products that have pre-reviewed financial models and minimum rates) are reviewed in summary proceedings and, pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those reviews. That means some new or amended competitive product variations may be added without a public comment period.
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