Postal Regulatory Commission Notice on New USPS Competitive Product Agreements
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The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has issued a notice regarding recent filings by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to add new negotiated service agreements to the Competitive product list. These include one public proceeding for 'Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1495' (Docket MC2026-184/K2026-184), accepted March 31, 2026, with comments due April 8, 2026, and a Public Representative appointed. Three summary proceedings cover new Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Products: PM-GA Contracts 945, 946, and 947 (Dockets MC2026-181/K2026-181 through MC2026-183/K2026-183), also accepted March 31, 2026, without public comments or representatives. The public can access non-sealed portions on prc.gov, while sealed materials require compliance with 39 CFR 3011.301. The Commission invites comments on the public proceeding to assess consistency with 39 U.S.C. §§ 3632, 3633, 3642 and relevant CFR parts like 3035 and 3041. These agreements are for competitive postal services, potentially offering customized rates and terms. This administrative notice ensures transparency, public input where applicable, and regulatory review before products are added, maintaining fair competition in postal markets.
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Key Changes
- USPS filed to add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 1495 (Docket MC2026-184), accepted March 31, 2026, comments due April 8, 2026.
- USPS filed to add PM-GA Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Product Contract 945 (Docket MC2026-181), accepted March 31, 2026, summary proceeding no comments.
- USPS filed to add PM-GA Contract 946 (Docket MC2026-182), accepted March 31, 2026.
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What this law requires
USPS must submit requests to add or modify competitive negotiated service agreements to the Postal Regulatory Commission for consideration pursuant to 39 CFR 3041.405
The public must submit comments on public proceedings (such as MC2026-184/K2026-184) via the Commission's Filing Online system at https://www.prc.gov by the specified deadline (April 8, 2026)
Parties must comply with 39 CFR 3011.301 requirements to access non-public (sealed) portions of USPS filing materials
USPS competitive service agreements must be consistent with 39 U.S.C. §§ 3632, 3633, and 3642, and applicable CFR parts 3035 and 3041
The Postal Regulatory Commission must appoint a Public Representative to represent the general public's interests in public proceedings pursuant to 39 U.S.C. § 505 and 39 CFR 3000.114