Postal Commission Reviews New Competitive Mail Products
Published Date: 7/17/2026
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 July 22, 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
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Amendment to Priority Mail & Ground Contract
The Postal Service filed Amendment One to Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage & Parcel Select Contract 9 (Docket K2026-166), with material filed under seal. The filing was accepted July 14, 2026, and the Commission invited public comment due July 22, 2026; this amendment could affect businesses that use those competitive mail services and may change pricing or service options.
New Mid-Market Standardized Product (PM-GA 1039)
The Postal Service requested to add a new mid-market standardized distinct product, PM-GA Contract 1039 (Dockets MC2026-305 and K2026-301); the request was accepted July 14, 2026 and includes materials filed under seal. Standardized distinct product requests are reviewed in summary proceedings and the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for those filings; the new product could affect businesses using mid-market competitive mail options by changing available contract terms or rates.
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