The US Postal Service just made it harder to challenge its contracts

The US Postal Service changed its purchasing rules. It made it harder for contractors to challenge decisions about their contracts. This means contractors will have fewer options if they disagree with the Postal Service's handling of a claim.

When a government agency buys things, it sets the rules for how disputes are handled. These rules often decide who bears the cost of disagreements. By tightening the language around contract claims, the Postal Service shifts more risk onto its contractors. This could make some companies less willing to bid on Postal Service projects, or force them to build more risk into their pricing.