Notice2023-06616
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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March 30, 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: Transportation and Logistics Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, December 2- 5, 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 61 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06616]
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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:
Transportation and Logistics Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, December 2-
5, 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#49032c2f2f3b2c3067062d3c24093d3b282d2c672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="054f60636377607c2b4a6170684571776461602b626a73">[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.
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
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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 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>).
Transportation and Logistics Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, December 2-
5, 2023
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Transportation and Logistics
Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, December 2-5, 2023. The purpose of the
mission is to introduce U.S. companies to smart-mobility opportunities
within the transportation and logistics ecosystems in Saudi Arabia and
to help them find business partners in the region. The mission will
target approximately 15 U.S. companies or trade associations (minimum
10) that provide products and services related to a broad range of best
prospect transportation and logistics subsectors in Saudi Arabia,
namely companies involved in the development of freight, rail, smart
ports, digitalization in supply chain and intermobility transport
infrastructure technology in these markets.
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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where delegates will
participate in pre-arranged business-to-business (B2B) meetings and
business-to-government (B2G) meetings with relevant transport-related
ministries in Saudi Arabia, as well as attend a networking reception.
Following these meetings, the delegates will travel to Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia for activities focused on supply chain management and logistics,
including site visits, business to business meetings and a networking
reception.
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.
Saturday................................ December 2, 2023........... Delegates arrive in Riyadh.
Sunday.................................. December 3, 2023........... Riyadh B2B and B2G meetings and
networking reception.
Monday.................................. December 4, 2023........... Riyadh B2B appointments; travel to
Jeddah, Jeddah networking reception.
Tuesday................................. December 5, 2023........... Jeddah B2B appointments; trade mission
concludes.
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the Transportation and
Logistics Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia 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 ten and approximately 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
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Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required. The
participation fee for the Transportation and Logistics Trade Mission to
Saudi Arabia will be $2,600 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 $1,000 for both stops. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and
incidentals will be the responsibility of 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. 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.
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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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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.
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="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, 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 August 30, 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
August 30, 2023, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Juanita Harthun (Recruitment Lead) Automotive & Smart Mobility Team
Leader, +1 704-564-3592, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f556a7e71766b7e31577e6d6b776a715f6b6d7e7b7a31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0a407f6b64637e6b24426b787e627f644a7e786b6e6f246d657c">[email protected]</span></a>
Shirreff Loza (Project Lead) Director, Raleigh, NC Office, +1 919-695-
6365, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89dae1e0fbfbecefefa7c5e6f3e8c9fdfbe8edeca7eee6ff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f6a59e9f8484939090d8ba998c97b68284979293d8919980">[email protected]</span></a>
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Riyadh Team
Saad Ahmed, Commercial Specialist, +966-50-568-1768,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#396a58585d177851545c5d794d4b585d5c175e564f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7e4d6d6d399f6dfdad2d3f7c3c5d6d3d299d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>
Kerry LePain, Commercial Officer, +966-53-852-9761,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#53183621212a7d1f3603323a3d1327213237367d343c25"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5fed0c7c7cc9bf9d0e5d4dcdbf5c1c7d4d1d09bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>
Carla Men[eacute]ndez McManus (Project Manager), Deputy Senior
Commercial Officer, +966-55-050-3497, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6e5c7d4cac788ebc3c8c3c8c2c3dce6d2d4c7c2c388c1c9d0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="febd9f8c929fd0b39b909b909a9b84be8a8c9f9a9bd0999188">[email protected]</span></a>
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service--Jeddah Team
Anwar Shaqhan, Senior Commercial Specialist, +966-50-554-6110,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c382adb4a2b1ed90aba2b2aba2ad83b7b1a2a7a6eda4acb5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eeaf80998f9cc0bd868f9f868f80ae9a9c8f8a8bc0898198">[email protected]</span></a>
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2023-06616 Filed 3-29-23; 8:45 am]
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