USPS Requests Nod for New Competitive Mail Changes
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval of a new deal that changes how some competitive mail products work. This affects businesses using special postal services and could mean new options or tweaks soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until March 9, 2026, to speak up—no money changes announced yet, but stay tuned!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Competitive Mail Contract Filed
The Postal Service filed to add "Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage & Parcel Select Contract 9" to the Competitive Product List (Docket Nos. MC2026-166 and K2026-166). The filing was accepted on February 27, 2026 and includes public and non-public (filed under seal) materials for Commission review.
Public Comment Opportunity and Access Rules
The Commission invites public comment on the filing; comments are due March 9, 2026 and should be submitted online at https://www.prc.gov. The notice says public portions of the filing are on the Commission website, while non-public portions may be accessed only in accordance with 39 CFR 3011.301.
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