Postal Regulators Review New Deals for Competitive Mail Products
Published Date: 10/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new or changed special deals for competitive mail products. This affects businesses and customers who use these services, with public comments open until November 3, 2026. The changes could impact pricing or options, so keep an eye out if you use these postal products!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New International Service Contract Filed
The Postal Service filed to add Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First‑Class Package International Service Contract 129 to the Competitive Product List (Docket Nos. MC2027-17 and K2027-18). The filing was accepted on October 26, 2026, and public comments on this filing are due November 3, 2026. If you run a business or ship internationally, this filing could change the available negotiated service deal for those services.
New Mid‑Market Standardized Contract Filed
The Postal Service filed to add a new Mid‑Market standardized distinct product, PM-GA Contract 1118 (Docket Nos. MC2027-20 and K2027-21), and the filing was accepted October 26, 2026. Requests to add standardized distinct products are reviewed in summary proceedings and, pursuant to the cited rules, the Commission does not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment for such requests. Businesses that would be affected by this mid‑market product do not get a public comment period for this summary proceeding.
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