USPS Tweaks Deals for Fancy Mail Services
Published Date: 10/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission is reviewing new deals the Postal Service wants to add or change for competitive mail services. If you use or work with these services, you can share your thoughts by October 20, 2026. These updates could affect pricing and options for businesses using special mail agreements soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Modification to International Package Contract 96
The Postal Service filed a request to modify and extend Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service Contract 96 (Docket K2026-25). The filing was accepted on October 9, 2026, and public comments are due by October 20, 2026. The notice states these negotiated service agreements involve financial models and minimum rates that the Commission reviews.
Addition of Priority Mail & Ground Contract 1110
The Postal Service requested to add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1110 to the Competitive Product List (Docket MC2027-8 and K2027-9). The filing was accepted on October 9, 2026, with public comments due October 20, 2026. The request includes materials filed under seal and relates to negotiated service agreements subject to Commission review of financial models and minimum rates.
Addition of Ground Advantage Contract 16
The Postal Service requested to add USPS Ground Advantage Contract 16 to the Competitive Product List (Docket MC2027-9 and K2027-10). The filing was accepted on October 9, 2026, and interested parties may comment by October 20, 2026. The notice explains standardized distinct negotiated products have financial models, minimum rates, and classification criteria that undergo Commission review.
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