USPS new mail deals up for quick public input.
Published Date: 9/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to add or change for competitive mail services. If you have thoughts, you can share them by September 21, 2026. These changes might affect businesses using special mail agreements and could impact pricing or service options soon.
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USPS negotiated mail contracts may change
If your business uses special negotiated USPS contracts, the Postal Service filed requests on September 11, 2026 (dockets CP2024-262, CP2023-108, CP2024-5, MC2026-382, and K2026-372) to add or amend competitive negotiated service agreements. These filings could change pricing or service options for businesses; the Commission is accepting public comments through September 21, 2026.
International contract may be added
The Postal Service asked the Commission on September 11, 2026 to add Priority Mail Express International & First‑Class Package International Service Contract 124 to the Competitive product list (docket MC2026-382 and K2026-372). If approved, businesses that ship internationally under USPS contracts could see new options or pricing; comments are due September 21, 2026.
Parcel return service contract amendments
On September 11, 2026 the Postal Service filed requests to amend Parcel Return Service Contract 19 (docket CP2023-108) and Parcel Return Service Contract 20 (docket CP2024-5). These amendments could change return-shipping terms or prices for businesses that use USPS parcel return services; comments are due September 21, 2026.
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