Postal Service Seeks Nod for New Mail Product Deals
Published Date: 4/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for some of its competitive mail products. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, with a chance to comment by April 23, 2026. These updates could mean new options or prices, so keep an eye out if you rely on postal services for your mail needs!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Change to International Mail Contract
The Postal Service filed a request (Docket No. CP2024-309) accepted April 15, 2026 to modify International Priority Airmail, Commercial ePacket, Priority Mail Express International, and Priority Mail International Contract 9, including an extension of that agreement. The Commission invited public comment on that filing with comments due April 23, 2026.
New Standardized Fulfillment Mail Products
The Postal Service requested (accepted April 15, 2026) to add several standardized distinct Competitive products — PM-GA Contract 961, PM-GA Contract 962 (mid-market), PM-GA Contract 963, and PM-GA Contract 964 — and filed materials under seal. These requests are being reviewed in summary proceedings for addition to the Competitive product list, and the Commission will not seek public comment or appoint a Public Representative for those summary proceedings.
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