Postal Service Seeks Approval for New Business Mailing Deals
Published Date: 11/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that offer special mailing options to businesses. These changes could affect companies using competitive mailing services and might change prices or services soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you need to comment by November 6, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Priority Mail & Ground Contract 1122 Filing
The Postal Service filed to add "Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1122" to the Competitive Product List (Docket MC2027-24 and K2027-25). The filing was accepted October 29, 2026, and public comments on that request are due November 6, 2026. A Public Representative (Christopher Mohr) has been appointed for the public proceeding.
New Standardized PM-GA Contracts 1119–1121
The Postal Service filed to add three new standardized distinct products: PM-GA Contract 1119 (Docket MC2027-21/K2027-22), PM-GA Contract 1120 (Docket MC2027-22/K2027-23), and PM-GA Contract 1121 (Docket MC2027-23/K2027-24). Each filing was accepted October 29, 2026 and, because they are summary proceedings for standardized distinct products, the Commission will not appoint a Public Representative or request public comment on those requests.
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