Product Change-Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage Negotiated Service Agreements
Published Date: 7/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
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