Postal Service Tweaks Competitive Mail Deals Again
Published Date: 6/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to add or change for competitive mail products. This affects businesses and customers who use special postal services, with opportunities to comment before decisions are made. Keep an eye out for updates soon, as these changes could impact pricing and service options.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New Mid‑Market Postal Contracts Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests to add two new Mid‑Market standardized distinct products named PM‑GA Contract 1013 and PM‑GA Contract 1014. Those filings were accepted on June 12, 2026 and ask the Postal Regulatory Commission to add the contracts to the Competitive product list, which could change the negotiated postal services and pricing available to businesses and customers who use special postal services.
No Public Comment For These Filings
The two filings (PM‑GA Contract 1013 and PM‑GA Contract 1014) were submitted as standardized distinct products and are being reviewed in summary proceedings. Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d) and the summary‑proceeding rules cited in Section III, the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for these summary proceedings.
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