Notice2023-13436
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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June 26, 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: U.S. Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland, November 12-17, 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 121 (Monday, June 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41371-41373]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13436]
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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:
U.S. Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland, November
12-17, 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#e2a887848490879bccad86978fa29690838687cc858d94"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="206a4546465245590e6f44554d6054524144450e474f56">[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 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 comply 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 countries. 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 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. The Department of Commerce will evaluate
applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling
basis until the maximum number of participants has been selected.
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Trade Mission Participation Fees
If and when an applicant is selected to participate in 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>).
U.S. Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland, November
12-17, 2023
Summary
The International Trade Administration (ITA), the trade promotion
arm of the United States Department of Commerce, is organizing a U.S.
Aerospace & Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland, November 12-17,
2023. The objective for this mission is to advance U.S. national
interests by giving U.S. companies an opportunity to provide aerospace
and defense equipment, technology, and services to Romania and Poland,
both impacted by the Russian invasion into Ukraine. Participating U.S.
firms will gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify
business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of
increasing U.S. exports and services in the aerospace and defense
sectors.
The mission will introduce U.S. firms to aerospace and defense
stakeholders in the region and assist U.S. companies in finding foreign
business partners to export their products and services to Romania and
Poland. The mission will include customized one-on-one business
appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors,
and joint venture partners. It will also include meetings with
government officials and industry leaders, as well as networking
events. In Romania, companies will also have an opportunity to
participate in site visits to Aerospace/Defense Production Facilities
or an R&D Center. For companies new to the market, this will be an
opportunity to make initial contacts and learn more about the large
defense market in Central and Southeast Europe.
The mission will target up to fifteen (minimum 10) U.S. companies
or trade associations that provide products and services related to a
broad range of best prospective Aerospace & Defense subsectors in
Romania & Poland.
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.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023......... [ssquf] Arrive in Bucharest.
[ssquf] Welcome No-Host Dinner.
Monday, November 13, 2023......... [ssquf] U.S. Embassy Briefing.
[ssquf] Morning Conference
``Romanian Defense Strategy and
Business Opportunities'' with
Romanian Government Presentations.
[ssquf] Networking Lunch.
[ssquf] Trade Mission Meetings-
Business to Government (B2G)
Meetings.
[ssquf] Evening Reception.
Tuesday November 14, 2023......... [ssquf] AM--Site Visits to Aerospace/
Defense Production Facilities or
R&D Center and B2B Meetings.
[ssquf] Networking Lunch.
[ssquf] PM--Trade Mission Meetings-
B2B.
[ssquf] Closing Reception.
Wednesday November 15, 2023....... [ssquf] AM--Travel to Warsaw,
Poland.
[ssquf] U.S. Embassy Briefing.
[ssquf] Evening Reception.
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Thursday November 16, 2023........ [ssquf] Full Day Matchmaking
Meetings in Poland.
Friday November 17, 2023.......... [ssquf] Half Day Matchmaking
Meetings in Poland.
[ssquf] Program Concludes.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission must
submit an application package for consideration by the Department of
Commerce. All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet
certain conditions and best satisfy the selection criteria as outlined
below. A minimum of ten and maximum of fifteen companies 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
in the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for this trade
mission will be $4,530 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); and
$6,260 for large firms or trade associations.\1\ The fee for each
additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization)
is $1,000 for two stops.
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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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A firm or trade association/organization has the option to apply to
participate in only one market. The participation fee for the Romania
portion of the Trade Mission will be $2,910 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs); and $3,730 for large firms or trade associations/
organizations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. The participation fee for
the Poland portion of the Trade Mission will be $1,620 for small or
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and $2,530 for large firms or trade
associations/organizations. The fee for each additional firm
representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000.
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.
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>), 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 begin
immediately and conclude no later than September 29th, 2023. The
Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum number of
participants has been selected. Applications received after September
29th, 2023, will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints
permit.
Contacts
Diane Mooney--Project Manager, Director, U.S. Commercial Service,
Seattle, Office: 206-553-7251, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#23674a424d460d6e4c4c4d465a6357514247460d444c55"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="094d6068676c27446666676c70497d7b686d6c276e667f">[email protected]</span></a>
Jason Sproule, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial
Service, Los Angeles, Office: 949-283-0690, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4903283a2627671a393b263c252c093d3b282d2c672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c68ca7b5a9a8e895b6b4a9b3aaa386b2b4a7a2a3e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>
Frantz Eyssallenne--Recruitment Lead, International Trade Specialist,
U.S. Commercial Service, Dallas--Fort Worth, Office: 469-424-7212,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#713703101f050b5f34080202101d1d141f1f143105031015145f161e07"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ccafeede2f8f6a2c9f5ffffede0e0e9e2e2e9ccf8feede8e9a2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>
April Redmon, Director, U.S. Commercial Service, Arlington, Office 703-
235-0103, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1b5a6b69727735497e7f7674755b6f697a7f7e357c746d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="652415170c094b370001080a0b2511170401004b020a13">[email protected]</span></a>
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2023-13436 Filed 6-23-23; 8:45 am]
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