Postal Service Floats New Deals for Competitive Mail
Published Date: 6/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service wants to add or change special deals for competitive mail services, and the Postal Regulatory Commission is asking the public to share their thoughts by June 23, 2026. These changes could affect businesses using these mail services and might impact pricing or options soon. It’s a chance to weigh in on how mail deals evolve!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Change to International Priority Mail Contract
If your business uses Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, or First-Class Package International under Contract 73, the Postal Service filed a modification (Docket K2025-1513) accepted June 15, 2026. The Postal Regulatory Commission invited public comment on that filing, with comments due June 23, 2026 — the modification could change pricing or options for businesses using that contract.
New Fulfillment Standardized Product Added
The Postal Service filed to add a new Fulfillment standardized distinct product (PM-GA Contract 1015) accepted June 15, 2026 (Dockets MC2026-275 and K2026-272). This request is being reviewed in a summary proceeding; the Commission notes that it does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for such standardized distinct product filings.
New Mid‑Market Standardized Product Added
The Postal Service filed to add a new Mid-Market standardized distinct product (PM-GA Contract 1016) accepted June 15, 2026 (Dockets MC2026-276 and K2026-273). Like other standardized distinct product filings, this is reviewed in a summary proceeding and the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for it.
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