Federal Register #2026-06025

USPS Announces Temporary Rate Increases for Competitive Shipping Products

This notice outlines time-limited rate increases for USPS competitive shipping products: - Government Buyer: - United States Postal Service (USPS), Board of Governors - OEMs/Vendors: - United States Postal Service (USPS) (primary and only OEM/vendor for shipping services) - Products/Services Requested: - Priority Mail Express: Average 8.0% price increase for zoned Retail and Commercial categories - Priority Mail: Average 8.0% price increase for zoned Retail and Commercial categories - USPS Ground Advantage: Average 8.0% price increase for zoned Retail and Commercial categories, including Alaska Limited Overland Routes - Parcel Select: Average 8.0% price increase across weight classes - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities are provided, as this is a rate adjustment notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Rate changes are approved by the USPS Board of Governors - No changes to Special Services or International competitive products - Changes ensure compliance with cost coverage and contribution requirements under postal statutes - MIAX Sapphire, LLC separately amends its options exchange fee schedule for Trading Floor operations in Miami, Florida (not related to USPS procurement) - Period of Performance: - Rate changes effective from April 26, 2026, to January 17, 2027 - Locations: - USPS Headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC (contracting office) - Miami, Florida (related to MIAX Sapphire Trading Floor operations)

Description

This notice from the United States Postal Service announces time-limited changes to rates for certain competitive domestic shipping products, effective April 26, 2026, through January 17, 2027. The price changes include an 8.0% increase on average for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select products, maintaining existing zoned Retail and Commercial price categories. The changes aim to ensure that competitive products cover their attributable costs and contribute appropriately to institutional costs, complying with relevant postal statutes and regulations.

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