USPS Pitches New Deals for Competitive Mail Services
Published Date: 4/21/2026
Notice
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 April 24, 2026. This affects businesses and customers who use these special mail options, possibly changing prices or service terms soon. It’s a chance to have your say before any new deals go live!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
You can comment on new postal deals
The Postal Service filed requests on April 16, 2026 to add or modify competitive negotiated service agreements (see Dockets K2025-1344; MC2026-215 and K2026-213). You can submit comments through the Postal Regulatory Commission's Filing Online system; comments are due April 24, 2026.
Some new products reviewed without public comment
The Postal Service filed a request accepted April 16, 2026 to add a new fulfillment standardized distinct product (PM-GA Contract 965) that will be reviewed in a summary proceeding. The Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for the summary proceeding (Docket Nos. MC2026-214 and K2026-212).
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