What are supplier-owned facilities that operate under contract to the Postal Service to provide postal services to the public?

Supplier-owned facilities that operate under contract to the Postal Service to provide postal services to the public are specifically known as Contract Postal Units. These units are established by private businesses that have entered into agreements with the Postal Service, allowing them to offer postal services in their locations. This arrangement helps expand access to postal services in various communities without the need for the Postal Service to maintain a physical post office at every location.

The presence of Contract Postal Units is beneficial for both the Postal Service, which can extend its reach with minimal investment, and for customers, who gain access to postal services in more convenient locations. This is part of a broader strategy by the Postal Service to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction by utilizing existing commercial facilities.

Other types of facilities mentioned in the options, such as Community Post Offices or Village Post Offices, serve different purposes and are typically more closely aligned with official Postal Service operations rather than being contracted out to private suppliers. Postal Operations Centers generally refer to facility locations focused on processing and distribution rather than public-facing postal services.