USPS Tweaks Bulk Mail Deals: Businesses, Speak Up Now!
Published Date: 3/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new deal that changes how some mail services work, especially for businesses using competitive products. This affects companies sending bulk or special mail and could change prices or options soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until March 20, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
USPS Filing for Intl Service Contract
The Postal Service filed on March 12, 2026 to add "Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First‑Class Package International Service Contract 110" to the Competitive Product List. This filing is a negotiated service agreement for competitive international parcel products that may affect businesses that use USPS competitive shipping contracts.
Public Comment Deadline Set
The Commission set a public comment deadline of March 20, 2026 for this filing. If you want to submit feedback about the proposed service contract, you must file comments by that date via the Commission's online system.
Some Filing Materials Are Sealed
The Postal Service filed materials under seal; public portions are on the Commission website and non-public portions are available only in compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301. Businesses or other parties seeking non-public materials must follow the Commission's rules to gain access.
No Comment for Standardized Products
The notice states that requests to add or amend standardized distinct products are reviewed in summary proceedings and, under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those proceedings. That means some types of negotiated-service variations will proceed without the public comment step.
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