USPS Pitches New Mail Deals to Regulators
Published Date: 10/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to add or change for competitive mail services. If you’re a business or mail user, these changes could affect how certain mail products work and their prices. You’ve got until October 15, 2026, to share your thoughts before the Commission makes decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Modification to International Mail Contract
The Postal Service filed a modification (Modification One) to Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service Contract 91 (Docket K2025-1687). The filing was accepted on October 6, 2026, and the public comment deadline is October 15, 2026. The change may affect how those international negotiated service agreement products operate and their prices.
New Fulfillment Standardized Product Added
The Postal Service requested to add a new Fulfillment standardized distinct product (PM-GA Contract 1106) and the filing was accepted on October 6, 2026 (Docket MC2027-2 and K2027-2). This request is being reviewed in a summary proceeding and, under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d), the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for this review.
New Mid‑Market Standardized Product Added
The Postal Service requested to add a new Mid-Market standardized distinct product (PM-GA Contract 1107) and the filing was accepted on October 6, 2026 (Docket MC2027-3 and K2027-3). Like other standardized distinct product requests, this is being reviewed in a summary proceeding and the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or solicit public comment under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d).
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