Postal Service Proposes New Competitive Product Deals
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is checking it out. If you’re a business or mail user, these changes might affect how you send packages or letters, possibly changing prices or options soon. You’ve got until June 16, 2026, to share your thoughts before decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Priority Mail Contract 956 Under Review
On June 8, 2026 the Postal Service filed to add Priority Mail Contract 956 to the Competitive Product List (Docket Nos. MC2026-269 and K2026-267). The Postal Regulatory Commission accepted the filing for a public proceeding and set a public comment deadline of June 16, 2026.
Two Mid-Market PM-GA Contracts Filed
On June 8, 2026 the Postal Service filed to add two new mid-market standardized distinct products: PM-GA Contract 1009 (Docket Nos. MC2026-267 and K2026-265) and PM-GA Contract 1010 (Docket Nos. MC2026-268 and K2026-266). These requests are being reviewed in summary proceedings and the Commission will not request public comment or appoint a Public Representative for those summary reviews.
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