Postal Service Seeks OK for New Biz Shipping Deals
Published Date: 9/23/2026
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 change prices or services soon. Everyone has until September 28, 2026, to share their thoughts before the Postal Regulatory Commission makes a decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Postal Service proposes new business shipping deals
The Postal Service filed requests accepted on September 18, 2026, to add new negotiated service agreements and standardized distinct products (including Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1100, PM-GA Contract 1098, and PM-GA Contract 1099). These filings propose special shipping options for businesses and might change services or prices for companies that use competitive mailing services.
Public comment invited on Contract 1100
Docket MC2026-393 (USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1100) was accepted September 18, 2026, and the public may submit comments through the Postal Regulatory Commission by September 28, 2026. The Commission appointed a Public Representative (Christopher Mohr) for this proceeding.
Two new standardized products reviewed without public comment
The Postal Service filed requests accepted September 18, 2026, to add two standardized distinct products (PM-GA Contract 1098 — Fulfillment, and PM-GA Contract 1099 — Mid-Market). These requests are being reviewed in summary proceedings and, pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for such summary reviews.
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