Postal Commission Reviews New Mail Deals
Published Date: 7/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses using these services and could change prices or options soon. Everyone has until July 8, 2026, to share their thoughts before the Postal Regulatory Commission makes a decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Request to Add Intl Service Contract 116
The Postal Service filed a request (Docket Nos. MC2026-287 and K2026-284) to add Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service Contract 116 to the Competitive Product List. The filing was accepted on June 30, 2026, and the public comment deadline is July 8, 2026. If your business ships internationally, this filing could change the available negotiated service agreement for those services.
New Fulfillment Product PM-GA Contract 1027
The Postal Service filed to add a new Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Product, PM-GA Contract 1027 (Docket Nos. MC2026-288 and K2026-285), with filing acceptance on June 30, 2026. Standardized distinct products are reviewed in summary proceedings and, per 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment on such requests. If your business wanted to submit a public comment on this product, the Commission's rules say there will be no public comment opportunity for this summary proceeding.
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