Notice2023-00114
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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January 9, 2023
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The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is announcing one upcoming trade mission that will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. This mission is: Executive-led Business Development Trade Mission to Kenya with optional (Gold Key) stop in Tanzania, March 28-30, 2023. A summary of the mission is found below. Application information and more detailed mission information, including the commercial setting and sector information, can be found at the trade mission website: https:// www.trade.gov/trade-missions. For each mission, recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions-schedule) and other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 5 (Monday, January 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1186-1188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00114]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade
Mission
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is announcing one upcoming trade mission that
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. This mission is:
Executive-led Business Development Trade Mission to Kenya with optional
(Gold Key) stop in Tanzania, March 28-30, 2023. A summary of the
mission is found below. Application information and more detailed
mission information, including the commercial setting and sector
information, can be found at the trade mission website: <a href="https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions">https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions</a>. For each mission, recruitment will be
conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in the
Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission
calendar (<a href="https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions">https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions</a>-schedule) and other
internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, direct
mail, broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other
multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings, symposia,
conferences, and trade shows.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Odum, Events Management Task
Force, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce,
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-
6397 or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e547b78786c7b6730517a6b735e6a6c7f7a7b30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97ddf2f1f1e5f2eeb9d8f3e2fad7e3e5f6f3f2b9f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Following Conditions for Participation Will Be Used for the Mission
Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application
and supplemental application materials, including adequate information
on their products and/or services, primary market objectives, and goals
for participation that is adequate to allow the Department of Commerce
to evaluate their application. If the Department of Commerce receives
an incomplete application, the Department of Commerce may either:
reject the application, request additional information/clarification,
or take the lack of information into account when evaluating the
application. If the requisite minimum number of participants is not
selected for a particular mission by the recruitment deadline, the
mission may be cancelled.
Each applicant must also certify that the products and services it
seeks to export through the mission are either produced in the United
States, or, if not, are marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have
at least fifty-one percent U.S. content by value. In the case of a
trade association or organization, the applicant must certify that, for
each firm or service provider to be represented by the association/
organization, the products and/or services the represented firm or
service provider seeks to export are either produced in the United
States or, if not, marketed under the name of a U.S. firm and have at
least 51% U.S. content.
A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the
above for every company it seeks to represent on the mission. In
addition, each applicant must:
<bullet> Certify that the products and services that it wishes to
market through the mission would be in compliance with U.S. export
controls and regulations;
<bullet> Certify that it has identified any matter pending before
any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce;
<bullet> Certify that it has identified any pending litigation
(including any administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that
involves the Department of Commerce; and
<bullet> Sign and submit an agreement that it and its affiliates
(1) have not and will not engage in the bribery of foreign officials in
connection with a company's/participant's involvement in this mission,
and (2) maintain and enforce a policy that prohibits the bribery of
foreign officials.
In the case of a trade association/organization, the applicant must
certify that each firm or service provider to be represented by the
association/organization can make the above certifications.
The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for the Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers
and trade associations/organizations providing or promoting U.S.
products and services that have an interest in entering or expanding
their business in the mission's destination country. The following
criteria will be evaluated in selecting participants:
<bullet> Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
products or services to these markets;
<bullet> The applicant's (or in the case of a trade association/
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) potential for
business in the markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from
the mission; and
<bullet> Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of a trade
association/organization, represented firm's or service provider's)
goals and objectives with the stated scope of the mission.
<bullet> ITA seeks to ensure that the trade mission represents a
diverse swathe of U.S. businesses seeking to export. Considerations
when reviewing applications will include: size of the company
represented; volume and/or value of the company's current exports.
Balance of company size and location may also be considered during
the review process. Referrals from a political party or partisan
political group or any information, including on the application,
containing references to political contributions or other partisan
political activities will be excluded from the application and will not
be considered during the selection process. The sender will be notified
of these exclusions. Companies will be selected on a rolling basis,
with priority given to those that apply and pay earlier.
Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected to participate on a particular
mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the
designated participation fee below is required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected have 5 business days to
submit payment or the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay
for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to,
international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication,
and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be
able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the
event that a mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have
not already been expended in anticipation of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying
for and
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obtaining such a visa will be the responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such a
visa are not included in the participation fee. However, the Department
of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the
procedures required to obtain business visas.
Trade mission members participate in trade missions and undertake
mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security
situation in a given foreign market at a given time cannot be
guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any representations or
guarantees as to the safety or security of participants. The U.S.
Department of State issues U.S. Government international travel alerts
and warnings for U.S. citizens available at <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/">https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/</a>. Any question
regarding insurance coverage must be resolved by the participant and
its insurer of choice.
Definition of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise
For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant is a
small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies as a ``small
business'' under the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size
standards (<a href="https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards">https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards</a>),
which vary by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Code. The SBA Size Standards Tool (<a href="https://www.sba.gov/size-standards">https://www.sba.gov/size-standards</a>)
can help you determine the qualifications that apply to your company.
Important Note About the COVID-19 Pandemic
Travel and in-person activities are contingent upon the safety and
health conditions in the United States and the mission countries.
Should safety or health conditions not be appropriate for travel and/or
in-person activities, the Department will consider postponing the event
or offering a virtual program in lieu of an in-person agenda. In the
event of a postponement, the Department will notify the public and
applicants previously selected to participate in this mission will need
to confirm their availability but need not reapply. Should the decision
be made to organize a virtual program, the Department will adjust fees,
accordingly, prepare an agenda for virtual activities, and notify the
previously selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new
virtual program.
Mission List: (additional information about trade missions can be
found at <a href="https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions">https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions</a>).
Executive-Led Business Development Trade Mission to Kenya With Optional
(Gold Key) Stop in Tanzania, March 28-30, 2023
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-led Business
Development Trade Mission to Kenya with optional (Gold Key) stop in
Tanzania, March 28-30, 2023. The mission is designed to coincide with
ITA-supported American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Kenya's Regional
Summit (Summit) that brings together sister chambers from other East
African Community (EAC) member countries (Burundi, the Democratic
Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda). The
target participants will be businesses in the healthcare, information
communication technology, and infrastructure sectors.
Recruitment and consideration will be extended to all export-ready
companies that meet the established criteria for participation in the
mission.
The mission will begin in Nairobi, Kenya where delegates will
participate in pre-arranged business-to-government (B2G) and business-
to-business (B2B) meetings to directly present their products and
solutions to key Government of Kenya (GOK) ministries and parastatals
that have projects in the selected priority sectors. Following these
meetings, interested companies may choose to take part in the AmCham
Kenya Regional Summit, themed ``Economic Dynamism: Transformation for
the Future.'' This Summit, independently organized by AmCham, will
accord U.S. businesses with opportunities to gain exposure to
government and business leaders from markets across East Africa. In
addition to the two-part program in Kenya, interested companies can
select an additional optional spin-off for tailored B2G and business
meetings in Tanzania before or after the Kenyan program.
Proposed Timetable
* Note: The final schedule and potential site visits will depend
on the availability of host government and business officials,
specific goals of mission participants, and ground transportation.
Sunday, March 26
(OPTIONAL) Arrive in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Monday, March 27
Optional Gold Keys
<bullet> Depart for Nairobi (evening flight)
Tuesday, March 28
<bullet> U.S. Embassy Briefing
<bullet> Trade Mission B2G/B2B Meetings
<bullet> Official Reception at Ambassador's Residence
Wednesday-Thursday, March 29-30
<bullet> AmCham Summit 2023
<bullet> Panel Sessions
<bullet> Industry breakouts
<bullet> B2B Summit Meetings
<bullet> Summit Reception
<bullet> (OPTIONAL) Take evening flight to Dar es Salaam
Friday-March 31
<bullet> Optional Gold Keys
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Executive-led
Business Development Trade Mission to Kenya must complete and submit an
application package for consideration by the Department of Commerce.
All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet certain
conditions and satisfy the selection criteria as outlined below. A
minimum of twelve and maximum of fifteen firms and/or trade
associations will be selected to participate in the mission from the
applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate
on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for Executive-
led Business Development Trade Mission to Kenya will be $2,400 for
small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) and $3,500 for large firms or
trade associations.\1\ The fee for each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME/trade organization) is $500. Fees for optional
spinoff to Tanzania will follow the Gold Key Service fee structure at
an additional $950 per small, $2,300 per medium, and $3,400 per large
firm and trade association/organization. Participants wishing to
participate in the AmCham Summit will be required to purchase tickets
directly from the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya. VIP tickets are
$500, with a standard ticket option costing $300, or Early Bird tickets
for $250. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be
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each mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be
arranged for additional cost. Delegation members will be able to take
advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
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\1\ For purposes of assessing participation fees, an applicant
is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) if it qualifies under
the Small Business Administration's (SBA) size standards (<a href="https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards">https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards</a>), which vary by
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code. The SBA
Size Standards Tool [<a href="https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/">https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/</a>] can help
you determine the qualifications that apply to your company.
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If an applicant is selected to participate on a particular mission,
a payment to the Department of Commerce in the amount of the designated
participation fee is required. Upon notification of acceptance to
participate, those selected have 5 business days to submit payment or
the acceptance may be revoked.
Participants selected for a trade mission will be expected to pay
for the cost of personal expenses, including, but not limited to,
international travel, lodging, meals, transportation, communication,
and incidentals, unless otherwise noted. Participants will, however, be
able to take advantage of U.S. Government rates for hotel rooms. In the
event that a mission is cancelled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a cancelled mission will be reimbursed to the extent they have
not already been expended in anticipation of the mission.
If a visa is required to travel on a particular mission, applying
for and obtaining such a visa will be the responsibility of the mission
participant. Government fees and processing expenses to obtain such a
visa are not included in the participation fee. However, the Department
of Commerce will provide instructions to each participant on the
procedures required to obtain business visas.
Trade mission members participate in trade missions and undertake
mission-related travel at their own risk. The nature of the security
situation in a given foreign market at a given time cannot be
guaranteed. The U.S. Government does not make any representations or
guarantees as to the safety or security of participants. The U.S.
Department of State issues U.S. Government international travel alerts
and warnings for U.S. citizens available at <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html">https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html</a>. Any question regarding
insurance coverage must be resolved by the participant and its insurer
of choice.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner,
including publication in the Federal Register, posting on the
Department of Commerce trade mission calendar (<a href="http://export.gov/trademissions">http://export.gov/trademissions</a>) and other internet websites, press releases to general
and trade media, direct mail, notices by industry trade associations
and other multiplier groups, and publicity at industry meetings,
symposia, conferences, and trade shows. Recruitment for the mission
will conclude on January 27, 2023. The Department of Commerce will
review applications on a rolling basis and inform applicants of
selection decisions on a comparative basis. Applications received after
January 27, 2023, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Larry Tabash (Recruitment Lead), Global Team Lead, Middle East &
Africa, +1 512-936-0039, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7d311c0f0f0453291c1f1c0e153d090f1c1918531a120b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="410d203333386f1520232032290135332025246f262e37">[email protected]</span></a>
Deb Carey (Project Lead), International Trade Specialist, +1 202-830-
5545, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ffbb9a9d908d9e97d1bc9e8d9a86bf8b8d9e9b9ad1989089"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1e5a7b7c716c7f76305d7f6c7b675e6a6c7f7a7b30797168">[email protected]</span></a>
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Nairobi Team
Leone Mutoka, Commercial Assistant, +254-20-363-6438,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2468414b4a410a6951504b4f456450564540410a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8dc1e8e2e3e8a3c0f8f9e2e6eccdf9ffece9e8a3eae2fb">[email protected]</span></a>
Judy Magondu, Commercial Assistant, +254 (20) 363-6400,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d7748594413705c5a525359487d494f5c5958135a524b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f053a2b3661022e2820212b3a0f3b3d2e2b2a61282039">[email protected]</span></a>
Josh Startup, Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0842677b607d69265b7c697a7c7d78487c7a696c6d266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="317b5e425944501f624550434544417145435055541f565e47">[email protected]</span></a>
Feleke Assefa, Senior Commercial Officer, +254-20-363-6000 ext. 6424,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5711323b323c327916242432313617232536333279303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e183b323b353b701f2d2d3b383f1e2a2c3f3a3b70393128">[email protected]</span></a>
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Dar es Salaam Team
Ken Walsh, Senior Commercial Officer, +255-22-229-4243,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d765853134a5c514e557d494f5c5958135a524b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e654b4000594f425d466e5a5c4f4a4b00494158">[email protected]</span></a>
Athanas Lupatu, Commercial Specialist, +255-22-229-4341,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ca8bbea2aba4abb9a3bfb9e4a6bfbaabbebf8abeb8abaeafe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="51102539303f30223824227f3d24213025241125233035347f363e27">[email protected]</span></a>
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2023-00114 Filed 1-6-23; 8:45 am]
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