Postal Service Seeks Approval for New Mail Deals
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or updated special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, with a chance to comment by June 5, 2026. These changes could mean new options or prices for mailing packages and letters soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Public review: Priority Mail & Ground Contract
The Postal Service filed a request to add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1003 (Docket MC2026-259 / K2026-257). The Commission accepted the filing on May 28, 2026, and invites public comments by June 5, 2026 — this could affect businesses and customers who use competitive mail services by adding or changing options or terms.
New fulfillment standardized products added
The Postal Service requested addition of new fulfillment standardized distinct products (PM-GA Contract 1002 and PM-GA Contract 1004; Dockets MC2026-258/K2026-256 and MC2026-261/K2026-259). Both filings were accepted May 28, 2026 and are being reviewed in summary proceedings, which the Commission processes without public comment under the cited rules.
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