USPS Pitches New Mail Deals: Comment Before April Ends
Published Date: 4/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses using these services and could change prices or options soon. Everyone’s invited to share their thoughts by April 29, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Modification to International Mail Contract
If your business uses Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, or First‑Class Package International under Contract 66, the Postal Service filed a modification (including an extension) on April 21, 2026 (Docket K2025-1324). Public comments on this filing are due April 29, 2026.
New Fulfillment Standardized Product Added
The Postal Service requested adding a new Fulfillment standardized distinct product (PM-GA Contract 961) on April 21, 2026 (Dockets MC2026-217 and K2026-215). These summary‑proceeding filings may change fulfillment product options or pricing; the Commission notes that summary proceedings for such requests do not invite public comment.
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