Postal Service Seeks Approval for New Competitive Deals
Published Date: 6/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, possibly offering new options or better prices soon. The public can comment before the Postal Regulatory Commission makes a final decision, so keep an eye out for updates and deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New USPS Fulfillment Contracts Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests to add two new fulfillment standardized distinct products — PM‑GA Contract 1025 and PM‑GA Contract 1026 — to the Competitive product list. The filings (Docket Nos. MC2026-285/K2026-282 and MC2026-286/K2026-283) were accepted on June 24, 2026. These filings affect businesses and customers who use competitive mail services and could lead to new options or different prices for those services.
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