Notice2024-14638
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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July 3, 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: Innovative Technologies for Urban Infrastructure Development Trade Mission to the Philippines and Indonesia--November 12-November 20, 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, 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 128 (Wednesday, July 3, 2024)]
[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: 2024-14638]
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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:
Innovative Technologies for Urban Infrastructure Development Trade
Mission to the Philippines and Indonesia--November 12-November 20,
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, 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, 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#571d32313125322e791833223a17232536333279303821"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="367c53505044534f187952435b76424457525318515940">[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 51 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 percent 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 cases where applicants cannot certify 51 percent U.S. content,
especially where the applicant intends to pursue investment in major
project opportunities, the following factors may be considered in
determining whether the applicant's participation in the mission is in
the U.S. national interest:
<bullet> U.S. materials and equipment content;
<bullet> U.S. labor content;
<bullet> Contribution to the U.S. technology base, including
conduct of research and development in the United States;
<bullet> Repatriation of profits to the U.S. economy; and
<bullet> Potential for follow-on business that would benefit the
U.S. economy.
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,
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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>).
Innovative Technologies for Urban Infrastructure Development Trade
Mission to the Philippines and Indonesia--November 12-November 20
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Innovative Technologies for
Urban Infrastructure Development Trade Mission to the Philippines and
Indonesia from November 12 through November 20, 2024 with stops in
Manila and New Clark City in the Philippines, and Jakarta and Denpasar
in Indonesia. In addition to these stops, mission participants can join
an optional additional stop in Nusantara, Indonesia's future capital
city.
The objective of this mission is to advance U.S. national interests
by supporting the implementation of ambitious digital transformation
agendas that the Philippines and Indonesia are pursuing to develop
urban technology infrastructure for the benefit of their communities.
The business development mission to Indonesia was jointly announced as
a digital transformation deliverable to promote increased trade and
investment relations with the United States by Presidents Biden and
Jokowi at the White House on November 13, 2023, when the two leaders
elevated the U.S.-Indonesia relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership. Commerce's trade mission team subsequently added stops in
the Philippines, to expand opportunities for U.S. companies to
contribute to digital transformation and infrastructure development
projects in two dynamic Southeast Asian maritime markets.
Mission participants will have the opportunity to discuss their
smart cities technology and service solutions with government
officials, prospective business partners, and smart city experts.
Participants will learn about the many smart city business
opportunities in the Philippines and Indonesia and gain first-hand
market exposure. Mission participants already doing business in the
Philippines and Indonesia can further advance business relationships
and explore new priorities.
Best Prospects
The below list, while not exhaustive, identifies key products,
services, and technologies that would be an appropriate fit for the
trade mission. ITA is committed to assembling a trade mission
delegation that is representative of a broad range of information and
communication technology sectors, with an emphasis on sectors that
advance digital and urban infrastructure development.
<bullet> Artificial Intelligence
<bullet> Cybersecurity
<bullet> Digital Economy
<bullet> Energy and Environmental Technologies for Sustainability and
Climate Resilience
<bullet> Green Buildings
<bullet> Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
<bullet> Smart City Technologies and Services
<bullet> Standards
<bullet> Telecommunications
<bullet> Transportation and Urban Mobility
<bullet> Urban Infrastructure Development
Other Products and Services
Applications from companies selling products or services within the
scope of this mission, but not specifically identified in the
categories above will be considered and evaluated by the U.S.
Department of Commerce. Companies whose products or services do not fit
the scope of the mission may contact their local U.S. Commercial
Service Domestic Office to learn about other business development
missions and services that may provide more targeted export
opportunities. Companies may go to <a href="http://trade.gov">http://trade.gov</a> to obtain such
information.
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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November 12, 2024, Manila, Philippines. <bullet> All Trade Mission
Participants Arrive in Manila.
November 13, 2024, Manila, Philippines. <bullet> Official Trade Mission
Program Commences.
<bullet> MANILA (Full Day
Sessions).
<bullet> Networking Reception.
November 14, 2024, New Clark City, <bullet> Travel to NEW CLARK
Philippines--Denpasar, Indonesia. CITY.
<bullet> Visit NEW CLARK CITY
(Half-Day Sessions).
<bullet> Travel to DENPASAR,
Indonesia (Evening).
November 15, 2024, Denpasar, Indonesia. <bullet> DENPASAR (Full Day
Sessions).
November 16, 2024, Denpasar, Indonesia. <bullet> DENPASAR (Full Day
Sessions).
November 17, 2024, Denpasar, Indonesia-- <bullet> DENPASAR (Off Day).
Jakarta, Indonesia. <bullet> Travel to JAKARTA.
November 18, 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia.. <bullet> JAKARTA (Full Day
Sessions).
<bullet> Networking Lunch.
<bullet> Networking Reception
in Jakarta.
November 19, 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia-- <bullet> Companies
Balikpapan, Indonesia. participating in Spinoffs
travel to the next stop.
<bullet> SPINOFF: BALIKPAPAN
(Full Day Sessions).
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November 20, 2024, Nusantara, <bullet> SPINOFF: NUSANTARA
Indonesia--Jakarta, Indonesia. (Full Day Sessions).
<bullet> Travel to JAKARTA
(Evening).
<bullet> Official Trade Mission
Concludes.
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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 above. A minimum of 12 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 $4,750 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME); \1\ and $5,000 for large firms or trade
associations. For any participant who wants to travel to Nusantara,
there will be an additional fee of $500. The fee for each additional
firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $800.
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.
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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 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 above is required. Upon notification of
acceptance to participate, those selected have five 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.
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
previously 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/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 begin
immediately and conclude no later than September 6, 2024. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
September 6, 2024, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Christopher Feather, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy in Indonesia--
Jakarta, +62-21-5083-2272, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80c3e8f2e9f3f4eff0e8e5f2aec6e5e1f4e8e5f2c0f4f2e1e4e5aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f3c170d160c0b100f171a0d51391a1e0b171a0d3f0b0d1e1b1a51181009">[email protected]</span></a>
Oryza Astari, Indonesia Desk Officer, Office of Southeast Asia--
Washington, DC, +1-771-216-4982, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93dce1eae9f2bdd2e0e7f2e1fad3e7e1f2f7f6bdf4fce5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="105f62696a713e5163647162795064627174753e777f66">[email protected]</span></a>
Anne Marie Brooks, Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy in the
Philippines--Manila, +63-998-961-9860, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a2e3ccccc7efc3d0cbc78ce0d0cdcdc9d1e2d6d0c3c6c78cc5cdd4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0b4a65656e466a79626e254979646460784b7f796a6f6e256c647d">[email protected]</span></a>
Elliott Brewer, Philippines Desk Officer, Office of Southeast Asia--
Washington, DC, +1-202-430-8025, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#77321b1b1e1803035935051200120537030516131259101801"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95d0f9f9fcfae1e1bbd7e7f0e2f0e7d5e1e7f4f1f0bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a>
Molly Ho, Global ICT Team Director, Senior International Trade
Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service--Denver, +1-303-889-9789,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#98d5f7f4f4e1b6d0f7d8eceaf9fcfdb6fff7ee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="65280a09091c4b2d0a2511170401004b020a13">[email protected]</span></a>
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2024-14638 Filed 7-2-24; 8:45 am]
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