Postal Service Seeks Approval for New Mail Deals
Published Date: 7/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, with a chance to comment by July 17, 2026. These changes could mean new options or prices, so keep an eye out if you send or receive competitive mail products.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Modification to Intl Priority Mail Contract
If you send or receive international Priority Mail, the Postal Service filed a request on July 9, 2026 to modify and extend Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service Contract 78. The docket is K2025-1568 and interested parties could submit comments by July 17, 2026. This filing could lead to new options or price changes for businesses and customers who use those international competitive mail services.
New Mid‑Market Standardized Product Filed
The Postal Service filed on July 9, 2026 a request to add a new mid-market standardized distinct product called PM-GA Contract 1034 (Dockets MC2026-298 and K2026-295), with supporting materials filed under seal. Standardized distinct products are negotiated service agreement variations subject to advance Commission review, and this filing could create a new option or change pricing for businesses and customers who use mid-market competitive mail services.
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