USPS Requests Approval for Competitive Mail Changes
Published Date: 5/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, possibly changing prices or options soon. The public can comment before the Postal Regulatory Commission makes a final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Competitive Mail Deal Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed to add a new competitive negotiated service agreement called “Mid‑Market Standardized Distinct Product, PM‑GA Contract 971.” The Commission accepted the filing on April 28, 2026 (Docket Nos. MC2026-223 and K2026-221). The filing requests adding or modifying a product on the Postal Service's Competitive product list and the public portions are available on the Postal Regulatory Commission website.
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