Postal Service Requests Approval for New Mail Products
Published Date: 7/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that change how some mail services work, aiming to keep things competitive and efficient. If you use or rely on these services, you might see new options or tweaks soon. Public comments are open until July 27, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up before any changes take effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Competitive USPS Contracts Filed
The U.S. Postal Service filed requests (accepted July 17, 2026) to add negotiated service agreements for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First‑Class Package International Service Contract 118, and Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1503 to the Competitive product list. If you use or rely on those shipping services, you may see new options or changes; public comments on these filings are due July 27, 2026.
Standardized PM-GA Products Added
The Postal Service requested adding three standardized distinct products—PM‑GA Contract 1046 (mid‑market), PM‑GA Contract 1047 (fulfillment), and PM‑GA Contract 1048 (mid‑market)—to the Competitive product list (filings accepted July 17, 2026). These are reviewed in summary proceedings as standardized distinct products.
Public Comment Opportunity Deadline
For the public proceedings identified in this notice, comments are due July 27, 2026, and public portions of the filings can be accessed via the Postal Regulatory Commission website. The notice also states that non‑public portions are available only through compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301.
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