The Postal Service has announced its plan to submit a new domestic shipping contract to the Postal Regulatory Commission. This contract will be part of the list of Negotiated Service Agreements under the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. According to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), the request, titled "USPS Request to Add Priority Mail & USPS Ground AdvantageĀ® Contract 595," was filed on January 10, 2025. Additional details and documents can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.
Simple Explanation
The Postal Service is planning to make a new deal that helps with mailing packages faster inside the country, but they haven't told us much about how it will work or why it's important.