Federal Register #MC2026-318

Postal Regulatory Commission Updates to USPS Product Lists and Service Agreements

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice updating the United States Postal Service's Market Dominant and Competitive product lists. - Government Buyer: - Postal Regulatory Commission (independent agency overseeing USPS) - Products and Services Affected: - Market Dominant Product List: - First-Class Mail, USPS Marketing Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, Special Services, Negotiated Service Agreements, Nonpostal Services, Market Tests - Competitive Product List: - Domestic: Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Parcel Select, USPS Ground Advantage - International: Outbound International Expedited Services, Global Expedited Package Services - Numerous negotiated service agreements (e.g., Priority Mail Express Contract 100, Parcel Return Service Contract 19, Priority Mail Contract 783) - Notable Requirements: - The update is regulatory, not a procurement of goods or services - Includes consideration of Amendment Three to Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 148 - Public comment period is open for the amendment - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as the notice pertains to postal service offerings and regulatory changes rather than acquisition of physical products or technology.

Description

The Postal Regulatory Commission is announcing revisions to the Market Dominant and Competitive product lists of the Postal Service. This update includes changes to the processes and product categorizations as maintained in the Mail Classification Schedule. The revisions are effective as of July 27, 2026, and reflect updates to domestic and international postal products and negotiated service agreements. The notice serves to inform stakeholders of these changes and the Commission's process for maintaining the product lists.

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