USPS Eyes New Mail Deals: Businesses, Sound Off Quick!
Published Date: 3/19/2026
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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 weigh in by March 24, 2026. These changes could affect businesses using these services and might impact pricing or options soon. It’s a chance to have your say before new postal products roll out!
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USPS Amends Competitive Mail Contract
If your business uses Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, or USPS Ground Advantage under Contract 985, the Postal Service filed Amendment One on March 16, 2026. The Postal Regulatory Commission is accepting public comments on that filing through March 24, 2026. The filing concerns a competitive negotiated service agreement (materials were filed under seal) and could affect special deals, pricing, or options for businesses that use these services.
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