Notice2024-13300
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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June 17, 2024
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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: Design and Construction Business Development Mission to Hong Kong, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City--October 28--November 1, 2024. 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 this 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 89, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51307-51310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-13300]
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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:
Design and Construction Business Development Mission to Hong Kong,
Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City--October 28--November 1, 2024.
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 this 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, Trade Events Task Force,
International Trade Administration,
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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#e8a28d8e8e9a8d91c6a78c9d85a89c9a898c8dc68f879e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ca80afacacb8afb3e485aebfa78abeb8abaeafe4ada5bc">[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 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
canceled.
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 by value.
A trade association/organization applicant must certify to the
above for all of the companies 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 the 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.
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.
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>).
Design and Construction Business Development Mission to Hong Kong,
Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City--October 28-November 1, 2024
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Design & Construction Business
Development Mission (D&C BDM) to Hong Kong, Taipei and Ho Chi Minh from
October 28 through November 1, 2024. The objective of this mission is
to advance U.S. national interests and focus on meeting demand for U.S.
design and construction solutions for East and Southeast Asian markets.
The business development mission will bring 10-15 U.S. companies to
Hong Kong, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City to meet with officials and
potential buyers. The business development mission will focus on design
and construction industry subsectors including safety; sustainable
materials; retrofitting and refurbishment; construction robotics;
automation; digitalization; modular integrated construction (MiC);
recycling; sustainable design and materials; and environmental and
green building technologies. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Vietnam have
commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and experience shortages
of construction workers, causing delays, accidents, and cost inflation.
ITA will organize a tailored program for U.S. companies exploring
opportunities in all three markets and will leverage our strong
connections with local partners to lead discussions on trade,
financing, and technical aspects of doing business in these three Asian
markets.
Mission participants will develop business prospects through ITA-
hosted networking events, vetted business-to-business matchmaking
meetings, roundtable discussions with U.S. and foreign government and
industry leaders, product presentations, and site visits.
Mission participants will receive assistance to secure meetings,
gain greater exposure to Asian markets, and benefit from the guidance
and insights of ITA's commercial teams.
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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, October 27, 2024; <bullet> Trade Mission Participants
Hong Kong. Arrive in Hong Kong.
Monday, October 28, 2024; <bullet> U.S. Consulate Market Briefing.
Hong Kong. <bullet> Meetings with the Hong Kong
Green Building Council, the Business
Environment Council, the Construction
Industry Council, the American Institute
of Architects, the Urban Land Institute.
<bullet> Evening Reception.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024; <bullet> One-on-one business matchmaking.
Hong Kong. <bullet> Site visit to a construction
project
.<bullet> Travel to Taipei, Taiwan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024; <bullet> Country briefing at the American
Taipei. Institute in Taiwan.
<bullet> Meetings with the National
Association of Architects, Architecture
Association of the R.O.C., and The
American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE).
<bullet> Evening Reception.
Thursday, October 31, 2024; <bullet> One-on-one business matchmaking.
Taipei. <bullet> Site visit to a construction
project.
<bullet> Travel to Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam.
Friday, November 1, 2024; Ho <bullet> U.S. Consulate Country Briefing.
Chi Minh City. <bullet> Meeting with American Chamber of
Commerce, Vietnam Green Building
Council, Vietnam Association of
Construction, Ho Chi Minh Real Estate
Association, Saigon Construction and
Building Material Association.
<bullet> One on one business matchmaking.
<bullet> Evening Networking Reception.
<bullet> End of Mission.
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Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission 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 best satisfy the selection
criteria as outlined below. A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 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
in the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Business
Development Mission will be $3,800.00 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME)1; and $5,500.00 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1000.00. 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 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 canceled, no personal expenses paid in
anticipation of a mission will be reimbursed. However, participation
fees for a canceled 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.
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
previous selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new
virtual program.
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 Commerce
Department trade mission calendar (<a href="http://export.gov/">http://export.gov/</a>
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trademissions) 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 begin immediately and conclude no later than July 31, 2024. The
U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and inform
applicants of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications
received after July 31, 2024, will be considered only if space and
scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Geoffrey Parish, Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service,
Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2521 5752, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#492e2c262f2f3b2c306739283b203a21093d3b282d2c672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4225272d242430273b6c3223302b312a0236302326276c252d34">[email protected]</span></a>
Michael Wajntal, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Hong
Kong, Tel: +852 2521 3721, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ec81858f848d8980c29b8d8682988d80ac989e8d8889c28b839a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e63676d666f6b6220796f64607a6f624e7a7c6f6a6b20696178">[email protected]</span></a>
Joyce Tang, Commercial Specialist, U.S. American Institute, Taiwan,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f3999c8a9096dd87929d94b38781929796dd949c85"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85efeafce6e0abf1e4ebe2c5f1f7e4e1e0abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a>
Nga Hoang, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Vietnam,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0e60696f2066616f60694e7a7c6f6a6b20696178"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ff1f8feb1f7f0fef1f8dfebedfefbfab1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a>
Frantz Eyssallenne, Trade Specialist, Dallas, TX, Tel: 469-424-7212,
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aaccd8cbc4ded084cfd3d9d9cbc6c6cfc4c4cfeaded8cbcecf84cdc5dc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="204652414e545a0e45595353414c4c454e4e456054524144450e474f56">[email protected]</span></a>
Ho Eun Kim, Trade Specialist, Chicago, IL, Tel: 312-353-8040, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#01696e64746f2f6a686c4175736065642f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="630b0c06160d4d080a0e2317110207064d040c15">[email protected]</span></a>.
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2024-13300 Filed 6-14-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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