Postal Deals Get Routine Review: Snore Fest
Published Date: 10/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to add or change for competitive mail services. This affects businesses and customers who use special postal agreements, with public comments open now. These updates could change how some postal products work and might impact prices or services soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
USPS filed to add PM-GA Contract 1104
On October 1, 2026 the United States Postal Service filed a request (Docket Nos. MC2026-401 and K2026-390) to add a new Mid‑Market Standardized Distinct Product called “PM‑GA Contract 1104” to the Competitive product list. The filing was made under 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3633 and 39 CFR 3035.105 and 3041.325.
No public comment or public rep for this summary review
The filing for a standardized distinct product will be reviewed in a summary proceeding under 39 CFR 3041.325 and 3041.505(f)(1). Pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment in proceedings to review such standardized distinct product requests.
Public vs. non-public filing access rules
The public portions of the Postal Service’s request can be accessed on the Commission’s website; any non-public portions require compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301 (per Order No. 4679) to obtain access to sealed materials. The notice references the Commission website for public materials and the regulatory process for non-public materials.
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