USPS Adds More Negotiated Shipping Contracts
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding new special shipping deals for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to their official list. These changes affect businesses using negotiated contracts and could mean better rates or options starting soon. The updates were filed in May 2026 and are now under review, so keep an eye out if you ship with USPS!
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USPS Adds Priority Mail Negotiated Contracts
The Postal Service filed requests to add Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage negotiated service agreements (product codes PM-GA 992–996) to the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. These filings were submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission on 05/18/26 through 05/20/26 under docket numbers MC2026-248 through MC2026-252 and K2026-246 through K2026-250, with the required notice dated May 27, 2026.
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