Notice2024-14931
Announcement of Approved International Trade Administration Trade Mission
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July 8, 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: Genomic and Genetic Technologies Trade Mission to Greece, T[uuml]rkiye, and Italy on May 19-23, 2025. 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 130 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55917-55920]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14931]
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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:
Genomic and Genetic Technologies Trade Mission to Greece, T[uuml]rkiye,
and Italy on May 19-23, 2025. 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, 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#d892bdbebeaabda1f697bcadb598acaab9bcbdf6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="337956555541564a1d7c57465e7347415257561d545c45">[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
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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 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.
The Following Selection Criteria Will Be Used for the Mission
Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms 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 products or services to
these markets;
<bullet> The applicant's potential for business in the markets,
including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission; and
<bullet> Consistency of the applicant'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>).
Genomic and Genetic Technologies Trade Mission to Greece, T[uuml]rkiye,
and Italy on May 19-23, 2025
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing a Genomic and Genetic Technologies
Trade Mission to Greece, T[uuml]rkiye, and Italy on May 19-23, 2025.
The mission is open to U.S. firms working on genomic and genetic
technologies. Examples of participant companies include those engaged
in products for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) R&D and test kit
development, Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), Whole Exome Sequencing
(WES), Bioinformatics, Molecular Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics,
Cancer Genetics, Pharmacogenetics, Rare Diseases, Pre-natal Genetic
Disorders, and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) for in Vitro
Fertilization.
Participation in the Genomic and Genetic Technologies Trade Mission
to Greece, T[uuml]rkiye and Italy will provide participating U.S. firms
with the opportunity to better understand the market for their
products, visit leading research institutes and genetics labs, network
with key industry people, and identify local partners.
Mission Scenario
The mission fee will include market briefings, B2B meetings,
Ministries of Health meetings, site visits (* Subject to confirmation)
to research institutes or genetic labs, receptions with industry
contacts and hosted luncheons in each market with keynote industry
speakers.
Delegation participants will arrive in Athens, Greece on Sunday,
May 18, 2025. The mission will officially start on Monday, May 19. The
day will include a market briefing on the genomic and genetic
technologies market in Greece followed by B2B meetings. The schedule
will likely include a B2G meeting with the Ministry of Health. There
will be a hosted luncheon with a keynote industry speaker and an
evening reception with industry contacts.
On Tuesday, May 20, the delegation will fly to Istanbul,
T[uuml]rkiye. Before a reception with key industry players at the
Consul General's Residence, CS Istanbul staff will deliver a market
briefing to the participants at the same venue. On Wednesday, May 21,
U.S. companies will have B2B meetings with potential business partners,
visit an industry site, and attend a hosted luncheon with a keynote
industry speaker. Participants will depart Istanbul for Milan, Italy on
an evening flight.
On Thursday, May 22, participants will attend a market briefing
followed by B2B meetings. In the evening, participants will attend a
reception with industry contacts. On Friday, May 23, U.S. firms will
participate in a site visit and attend a hosted luncheon with a keynote
industry speaker.
Participants interested in attending the European Human Genomics
Conference (separate fee), taking place May 24-27, may opt to stay in
Milan. Otherwise, participants will depart Milan on Saturday, May 24.
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, May 18, 2025......... <bullet> Trade Mission Participants in
Athens, Greece.
Monday, May 19, 2025......... <bullet> Athens, Greece.
[cir] Morning: Market Briefing.
[cir] Morning: B2B Meetings.
[cir] Lunch: Hosted lunch with a
keynote industry speaker.
[cir] Afternoon: Visit to Ministry of
Health or Greek Industry Institution.
[cir] Evening: Small Reception
(maximum 50 participants).
Tuesday, May 20, 2025........ <bullet> En route to Istanbul,
T[uuml]rkiye.
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[cir] Early morning: Flight to
Istanbul, T[uuml]rkiye.
[cir] Afternoon: Market Briefing.
[cir] Evening: Small Reception
(maximum 50 participants).
Wednesday, May 21, 2025...... <bullet> Istanbul, T[uuml]rkiye and En
route to Milan, Italy.
[cir] Morning: B2B Meetings.
[cir] Lunch: Hosted lunch with a
keynote industry speaker.
[cir] Afternoon: Site visit.
[cir] Evening: Flight to Milan, Italy.
Thursday, May 22, 2025....... <bullet> Milan, Italy.
[cir] Morning: Market Briefing.
[cir] Morning: B2B Meetings--Session
#1.
[cir] Lunch: Networking Lunch.
[cir] Afternoon: B2B Meetings--Session
#2.
[cir] Evening: Small Reception
(maximum 50 participants).
Friday, May 23, 2025......... <bullet> Milan, Italy.
[cir] Morning: Site visit.
[cir] Lunch: Hosted lunch with a
keynote industry speaker.
[cir] End of Trade Mission.
Saturday, May 24, 2025....... <bullet> Option #1: Departure from Milan,
Italy.
<bullet> Option #2: Participate in the
European Human Genomics Conference in
Milan, Italy--registration is the
responsibility of the U.S. firm.
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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
DOC. 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 maximum of 15 firms will be selected to participate
in the mission from the applicant pool.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm 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 the Genomic and Genetic
Technologies Trade Mission to Greece, T[uuml]rkiye and Italy will be
$4,400 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $6,500 for
large firms. Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will
be the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and
driving services can be arranged at an additional cost. Delegation
members will be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel
rooms.
There will be a $750 fee for each additional firm representative
(large firm or SME) that wishes to participate in.
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 above 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.
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.
Timeline 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.
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Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no
later than January 31, 2025. The U.S. Department of Commerce will
review applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a
rolling basis. Applications received after January 31, 2025, will be
considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Michelle Ouellette (U.S. based Recruitment Lead), Senior International
Trade Specialist, Boston U.S. Export Assistance Center, + 1 (617) 565-
4302, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#125f7b717a777e7e773c5d67777e7e776666775266607376773c757d64"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="266b4f454e434a4a43086953434a4a4352524366525447424308414950">[email protected]</span></a>
Cindy Ma, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial
Service--San Jose, CA, +1 (510) 368-0765, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#62210b0c061b4c2f032216100306074c050d14"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="83c0eaede7faadcee2c3f7f1e2e7e6ade4ecf5">[email protected]</span></a>
Monica Toporkiewicz, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S.
Commercial Service--Chicago, IL, +1 312-353-8059,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#014c6e6f6862602f556e716e736a68647668627b4175736065642f666e77"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2efcdcccbc1c38cf6cdd2cdd0c9cbc7d5cbc1d8e2d6d0c3c6c78cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>
Gemal Brangman,
Director, Global Trade Programs.
[FR Doc. 2024-14931 Filed 7-5-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3510-DR-P
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