Postal Commission Reviews New Business Shipping Deals
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that offer special shipping options to businesses. These changes could affect companies using competitive mailing services and might bring new pricing or service tweaks. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 21, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
New International Shipping Contract
The Postal Service asked to add Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service Contract 117 to the Competitive Product List (docket MC2026-299 and K2026-296; accepted July 3, 2026). This could affect companies that ship packages internationally using Postal Service competitive products.
New Fulfillment & Mid‑Market Products
USPS requested to add new standardized distinct products described as Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Product (PM-GA Contract 1029 and 1031) and Mid-Market Standardized Distinct Product (PM-GA Contract 1030); filings were accepted July 2, 2026. These are standardized distinct products related to negotiated service agreements.
USPS Filed New Competitive Deals
The Postal Service filed requests to add or modify Competitive negotiated service agreements that could change pricing or service options for companies using competitive mailing services. The Commission is reviewing those filings under multiple dockets (for example, K2026-125 and MC2026-299) with public and summary procedures.
Public Comment Window Closes July 21, 2026
For the public proceedings listed (for example, K2026-125 and MC2026-299/K2026-296), comments are due July 21, 2026. The Commission invites interested parties to submit comments via its Filing Online system or contact the listed counsel for filing alternatives.
Some Requests Reviewed Without Public Comment
Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), requests to add or amend standardized distinct products are reviewed in summary proceedings and the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those reviews. Examples include the PM-GA Contract 1029, 1030, and 1031 filings (accepted July 2, 2026).
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