[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15374-15382]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05708]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Winter 2022 Approved International Trade
Administration Trade Missions
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is announcing six upcoming trade missions that
will be recruited, organized, and implemented by ITA. These missions
are:
U.S. Industry Program (USIP) at the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conferencein Vienna, Austria--9/25-9/28/
2022
Executive-Led Advanced Manufacturing Business Development
Mission to Indonesia and Singapore, with an optional stop in Japan--10/
17-10/21/2022
Women in Tech Trade Mission to France, Netherlands, and
Portugal--10/30-11/5/2022
Executive-Led Middle East Aerospace and Defense Trade
Mission--11/6-11/11/2022
Clinical Waste Management Mission to Indonesia and
Malaysia--3/6-3/10/2023
Middle East Executive-led Clean Tech Trade Mission--3/12-
3/17/2023
A summary of each 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.
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 [email protected].
The following conditions for participation will be used for each
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 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 the
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 51% U.S. content by value. In the case of an organization, the
applicant must certify that, for each entity to be represented by the
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.
An organization applicant must certify to the above for all of the
companies it seeks to represent on the mission.
In addition, each applicant must:
Certify that the export of products and services that it
wishes to market through the mission is in compliance with U.S. export
controls and regulations;
Certify that it has identified any matter pending before
any bureau or office in the Department of Commerce;
Certify that it has identified any pending litigation
(including any
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administrative proceedings) to which it is a party that involves the
Department of Commerce; and
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 each mission:
Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers and
organizations (universities, research institutions, or financial
services trade associations) 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:
Suitability of the applicant's (or in the case of an
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) products or
services to these markets;
The applicant's (or in the case of an organization,
represented firm's or service provider's) potential for business in the
markets, including likelihood of exports resulting from the mission;
and
Consistency of the applicant's (or in the case of an
organization, represented firm's or service provider's) goals and
objectives with the stated scope of the mission.
Balance of applicant's 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.
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
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/. 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 under the Small Business
Administration's (SBA) size standards (https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards), which vary by North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) Code. The SBA Size Standards Tool
[https://www.sba.gov/size-standards/] 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
previous selected applicants with the option to opt-in to the new
virtual program.
Mission list: (additional information about each mission can be
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
U.S. Industry Program at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
General Conference in Vienna, Austria Dates: September 25-28, 2022
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) International Trade
Administration (ITA), with participation from the U.S. Departments of
Energy and State, is organizing its annual U.S. Industry Program at the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, to be
held September 25-28, 2022, in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA General
Conference is the premier global meeting of civil nuclear policymakers
and typically attracts senior officials and industry representatives
from all 172 Member States. The U.S. Industry Program is part of the
DOC's Civil Nuclear Trade Initiative, a U.S. Government (USG) effort to
help U.S. civil nuclear companies identify and capitalize on commercial
civil nuclear opportunities around the world. The purpose of the
program is to demonstrate high level USG support for the U.S. nuclear
industry to promote its services and technologies to an international
audience, including senior energy policymakers from current and
emerging markets as well as IAEA staff.
Representatives of U.S. companies from across the U.S. civil
nuclear supply chain are eligible to participate. In addition,
organizations providing related services to the industry, such as
universities, research institutions, and U.S. civil nuclear trade
associations, are eligible for participation. The mission will help
U.S. participants gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and identify or advance specific projects
with the goal of increasing U.S. civil nuclear exports to a wide
variety of countries interested in nuclear energy. A senior DOC
official will lead the U.S. industry delegation.
The schedule includes: Meetings with foreign delegations and
discussions with senior USG officials on important
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civil nuclear topics including regulatory, technology and standards,
liability, public acceptance, export controls, financing,
infrastructure development, and R&D cooperation. Past U.S. Industry
Programs have included participation by the U.S. Secretary of Energy,
the Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and senior
USG officials from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, State, the
Export-Import Bank of the United States and the National Security
Council.
There are significant opportunities for U.S. businesses in the
global civil nuclear energy market. With 52 reactors currently under
construction in 15 countries and 160 nuclear plant projects planned in
27 countries over the next 8-10 years, this translates to a market
demand for equipment and services totaling $500-740 billion over the
next ten years.
Proposed Timetable
****Note that specific events and meeting times have yet to be
confirmed****
Sunday, September 25
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 1-1 Showtime Meetings with visiting ITA Staff
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. U.S. Industry Welcome Reception
Monday, September 26
7:00 a.m. Industry Program Breakfast Begins
8:00-9:45 a.m. U.S. Policymakers Roundtable
9:45-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00-11:00 a.m. USG Dialogue with Industry
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. IAEA Side Events
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Break
12:30-6:00 p.m. Country Briefings for Industry Delegation (presented by
foreign delegates)
7:30-9:30 p.m. U.S. Mission to the IAEA Reception
Tuesday, September 27
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Country Briefings for Industry (presented by
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. IAEA Side Event Meetings
Wednesday, September 28
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Country Briefings for Industry (presented by
foreign delegates)
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. IAEA Side Event Meetings
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 15 and maximum of 50 companies and/or trade associations
and/or U.S. academic and research institutions will be selected to
participate in the mission from the applicant pool. The first ten
applicants will be permitted to send two representatives per
organization (if desired). After the first ten applicants, additional
representatives will be permitted only if space is available.
Participating companies may send more than two participants if space
permits. The Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and
inform applicants of selection decisions [three weeks after publication
in the Federal Register] and on a rolling basis thereafter until the
maximum number of participants has been selected.
Fees and Expenses
After a company or organization has been selected to participate on
the mission, a payment to the DOC in the form of a participation fee is
required. The fee covers ITA support to register U.S. industry
participants for the IAEA General Conference. 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. Participants will be able to take advantage of
discounted rates for hotel rooms.
The fee to participate in the event is $5,246 for a large company
and $4,915 for a small or medium-sized company (SME)2, a trade
association, or a U.S. university or research institution. The fee for
each additional representative (large company, trade association,
university/research institution, or SME) is $2,000.
Timeframe for Recruitment and Application
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. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than July 22,
2022. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and
inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling basis.
Applications received after July 22, 2022, will be considered only if
space and scheduling constraints permit. If the trade mission cannot be
held due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the event will be postponed
to the September 2022 IAEA General Conference. ITA will notify
participants by July 30, 2021 regarding a decision to postpone the
event.
Contacts
Jonathan Chesebro, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and
Environmental Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 603-4968, Email:
[email protected].
Sagatom Saha, Industry & Analysis, Office of Energy and
Environmental Industries, Washington, DC, Tel: (202) 843-2376, Email:
[email protected].
Executive-Led Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Mission to
Indonesia and Singapore, With an Optional Stop in Japan, Dates: October
17-21, 2022
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-Led Advanced
Manufacturing Business Development Mission to Indonesia and Singapore,
with an optional stop in Japan, from October 17-21, 2022.
The mission will visit Jakarta, Indonesia; Batam, Indonesia; and
Singapore, along with an optional stop in Tokyo, Japan. The purpose of
the mission is to increase U.S. exports to Indonesia and Singapore
(with optional export opportunities to Japan) by connecting U.S. firms
and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to pre-
screened business prospects. The mission will focus on advanced
manufacturing systems--commonly referred to as ``Industry 4.0'' or
``Smart Manufacturing.'' These products and systems increase
productivity and quality, reduce energy use, and enable manufacturers
to better monitor and interact with their supply chains, all of which
are essential to improving manufacturing resiliency. The delegation
will be comprised of representatives with decision-making authority
from U.S. companies producing advanced manufacturing systems and
representatives from NEMA. The mission will align with NEMA's Market
Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), which looks to expand U.S.
exports of
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advanced manufacturing systems through greater participation in
relevant technical standards development and greater collaboration with
business leaders.
Delegates will benefit from the guidance and insights of ITA's
commercial teams working in these markets. The mission will introduce
U.S. firms and NEMA to advanced manufacturing stakeholders in the
region and assist U.S. companies in finding foreign business partners
in order to export their products and services to Indonesia and
Singapore (with optional opportunities in Japan).
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 16, 2022..... [ssquf] Arrive in Jakarta.
Monday, October 17, 2022..... [ssquf] Full day in-person event in
Jakarta.
[ssquf] The morning will consist of
presentations by the participating
companies in a seminar-style format.
[ssquf] The afternoon will include a
networking lunch and/or one-on-one
sessions with the U.S. companies and
with relevant Indonesian stakeholders.
[ssquf] Finally, an evening reception at
the Ambassador's Residence (dependent on
Covid mitigation requirements). We will
invite other stakeholders that did not
participate in the earlier session.
These typically include those
stakeholders that are influential but
might not be directly related to the
manufacturing sector.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022.... [ssquf] Travel to Batam.
[ssquf] Site visit to manufacturing
facilities in Batam Industrial Estate.
Note: Participants may opt-out of the
visit to Batam and travel directly to
Singapore to participate in Industrial
Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP).
Wednesday, October 19, 2022.. [ssquf] Ferry from Batam to Singapore.
[ssquf] Participate in Industrial
Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP),
Singapore.
Thursday, October 20, 2022... [ssquf] Participate in Industrial
Transformation Asia-Pacific (ITAP),
Singapore.
Note: Participants may travel to Tokyo,
Japan for optional spin-off event.
Friday, October 21, 2022..... [ssquf] Return to U.S. from Singapore.
Optional add-on: Full day event/
matchmaking in Tokyo Japan.
Saturday, October 22, 2022... [ssquf] Return to U.S. from Tokyo, Japan.
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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 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 Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the
Executive Led Mission will be $3,500 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME); \7\ and $4,000 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. The participation fee for
the optional spin-off to Tokyo Japan will be $950 for small firms,
$2,300 for medium-sized firms; and $3,400 for large firms or trade
associations. 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 Application
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. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than August 31,
2022. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and
inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling basis.
Applications received after June 30, 2022, will be considered only if
space and scheduling constraints permit. If the trade mission cannot be
held due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the event will be postponed
to the September 2022 IAEA General Conference. ITA will notify
participants by July 30, 2022, regarding a decision to postpone the
event.
Contacts
Amanda Lawrence, International Trade Specialist, I&A Machinery
Team, NEMA MDCP Team Lead, Washington, United States, Tel: +1 202 322
9146, Email: [email protected].
Pam Plagens, Advanced Manufacturing Team Leader, International
Trade Administration, Texas, United States, Tel: +1 832 248 1558,
Email: [email protected].
Yanssen Tandy, Commercial Specialist, Embassy of the United States
of America, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: +62 (21) 5083 1000, Email:
[email protected].
Chan Yiu Kei, Commercial Specialist, Embassy of the United States
of America, Singapore, Singapore, Tel: +65 6476 9037/9029, Email:
[email protected].
Heather J. Connell, Commercial Officer, Embassy of the United
States of America, Tokyo, Japan, Tel: +81 3 3224 5092, Email:
[email protected].
Yu Ohashi, Commercial Assistant, Embassy of the United States of
America, Tokyo, Japan, Tel: +81 3 3224 5074, Email:
[email protected].
Diana Hajali, International Trade Specialist, Office of Standards &
Intellectual Property (OSIP), Washington, United States, Tel: +1 202
893 6495, Email: [email protected].
Jaron Bass, International Trade Specialist, I&A Machinery Team,
Washington, DC, United States, Tel: +1 202 839 2357, Email:
[email protected].
Kyungsoo (Dan) Kim, Global Asia Team Leader, International Trade
Administration, Chicago, United States, Tel: +1 312 485 4548, Email:
[email protected].
Paul Taylor, Commercial Attach[eacute], Embassy of the United
States of America, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: +62
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(21) 5083 1000, Email: [email protected].
Christopher Quinlivan, Senior Commercial Officer, Embassy of the
United States of America, Singapore, Singapore, Tel: +65 6476 9041,
Email: [email protected].
Michael Middleton, Commercial Officer, Embassy of the United States
of America, Tokyo, Japan, Tel: +81-3-3224-5091, Email:
[email protected].
David Nufrio, Deputy Director, International Trade Administration,
Washington, United States, Tel: +1 202 482 5175, Email:
[email protected].
Elliott Brewer, International Trade Specialist/Indonesia Desk
Officer, International Trade Administration, Washington, United States,
Tel: +1 202 430 8025, Email: [email protected].
Matthew Eiss, International Trade Specialist/Singapore Desk
Officer, International Trade Administration, Washington, United States,
Tel: +1 202 893 1470, Email: [email protected].
Danius Barzdukas, International Trade Specialist/Japan Desk
Officer, International Trade Administration, Washington, United States,
Tel: +1 202 482 1147, Email: [email protected].
Women-in-Technology Focused Trade Mission (WTTM) to France,
Netherlands, and Portugal, Dates: October 30-November 5, 2022
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an executive-led Women in
Technology (Tech) Trade Mission (WTTM) to France, Netherlands, and
Portugal from Sunday, October 30, 2022, to Saturday, November 5, 2022.
The recruitment for the WTTM will be a targeted focus on women-
owned business and female executives of U.S. companies. However,
recruitment and consideration will be given to all export-ready
companies that meet the established criteria for participation in the
mission. Trade mission activities will be designed to target the export
assistance needs of American companies.
The focus of the WTTM is on the information and communication
technology (ICT) sector and subsectors of cybersecurity, smart city
infrastructure and technology solutions, artificial intelligence
markets and cloud computing.
The delegation will be comprised of representatives with decision-
making authority from U.S. companies, U.S. trade associations and
national chambers of commerce representing businesses in the cited
sectors, with an emphasis on recruiting and vetting women owned
business and/or female executives of U.S. companies.
The mission will make three stops: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Lisbon,
Portugal; and Paris, France. The purpose of the planned executive-led
mission is to provide opportunities for U.S. companies, to access
European regional markets and increase U.S. exports to the European
Union (EU) by connecting U.S. firms and trade associations to pre-
screened business prospects.
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.
* 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 30, 2022..... Trade Mission Participants
Arrive in Amsterdam, Netherlands and
Check in their Hotel and for those that
arrive on time attend a Hosted Welcome
Reception.
Monday, October 31........... Morning Mission Briefing on
Doing Business in Netherlands, B2B
meetings, Networking Lunch with
Government or Industry Speaker and
Evening Networking Reception hosted by
Consul General.
Tuesday, November 1.......... Checkout of Hotel, Travel to
Lisbon, Portugal. Arrive in Portugal.
Check into Hotel. Briefing on Doing
Business in Portugal and on the Web
Summit. Lunch and B2B networking at the
Web Summit. Evening networking event in
conjunction with the Web Summit.
Wednesday, November 2........ Web Summit--Meetings and
Networking Events.
Thursday, November 3......... Checkout of Hotel, Travel to
Paris, France. Arrive in Paris. Check
into Hotel. Briefing on Doing Business
in France. B2B/B2G Meetings. Networking
Event.
Friday, November 4........... B2B Meetings, Networking Lunch.
B2G Meetings.
Saturday, November 5......... Checkout Hotel, Transfer to
Airport, Mission Participants Leave
France and Travel Home or to Spin-off.
Mission is completed.
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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 15 and maximum of 20 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 Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Women in
Tech Trade Mission will be $4715 for small or medium-sized enterprises
(SME); \1\ and $7320 for large firms or trade associations. The fee for
each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade
organization) is $1000, with a limit of 2 additional representatives
for each participating firm. 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 Application
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) 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 1, 2022. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and
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inform applicants of selection decisions on a staggered basis. The
Department of Commerce will evaluate applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions three times during the recruitment period. All
applications received subsequent to an evaluation date will be
considered at the next evaluation. Deadlines for each round of
evaluation are as follows:
First Evaluation: July 1, 2022
Second Evaluation: July 22, 2022
Finall Evaluation: September 1, 2022
Applications received after September 1, 2022, will be considered
only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Scott Pozil, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, France,
+336 2527 8431 [email protected], Overall Lead
Philip Hammerstein Commercial Specialist, The Hague,
Netherlands, +31 70 310 2416, [email protected], Netherlands
Lead
Paulo Mattos, Commercial Specialist, Lisbon, Portugal, +
34 670 020 110, [email protected], Portugal Lead
Rose-Marie Faria, Commercial Specialist, Paris, France,
+336 7845 3033 [email protected], France Lead
Susan Hettleman, Commercial Officer, New York USEAC, 1 646
306 0231, [email protected], U.S. Domestic Lead
Rebecca Korff, Office of Digital Services Industries, 1
202 631 4764, [email protected], I&A Lead
Ellen House, GM Office of Europe, [email protected]
Blake Murray, GM Office of Europe, [email protected]
Middle East Aerospace and Defense Executive Led Trade Mission to
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, Dates: November 6-11, 2022
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Aerospace and Defense Trade
Mission to the Middle East on November 6-11, 2022. This will be an
Executive-led Mission at the Under Secretary or Deputy Under Secretary
level. The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. companies to the
aerospace and defense ecosystem in key Middle Eastern countries and
assist delegate companies with finding business partners and exporting
their products and services to the region. The mission will target
approximately ten to fifteen U.S. companies and trade association
representatives with members that provide products and services related
to a broad range of best prospect aerospace and defense subsectors in
these markets.
Mission delegates will have access to business development
opportunities across Israel, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Participating
firms will gain market insight, make industry contacts, solidify
business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of
increasing U.S. exports of products and services in the aerospace and
defense sectors. The subsectors will depend on the nature of the
market, potential demand, prospective government procurements, and
other factors closer to the start of recruitment. A full list of
potential subsectors can be found in the Executive Summary.
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 central,
state, and local government officials and industry leaders, as well as
networking events. The mission will include stops in Israel, Saudi
Arabia, and Bahrain and is purposefully scheduled to maximize synergies
with the Bahrain Airshow, November 9-11, 2022, as well as the U.S.-
Israel Defense Technology Expo being organized in early November in
conjunction with ISDEF, Israel's largest international defense expo.
USG Objectives
Maintain the United States' position as the partner of
choice for defense and aerospace technologies.
Signal the USG's commitment to key allies in the Middle
East by connecting them with U.S. cutting-edge technologies.
Provide alternative options to less reliable solutions
being offered by Chinese and Russian competitors who are actively
trying to displace U.S. suppliers and partners.
U.S. Exporter Objectives
Capitalize on the billions of dollars being provided in
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
grants given to Israel ($3.3 billion FMF/$23.2 billion FMS active
cases), Saudi Arabia ($126.6 billion FMS in active cases) and Bahrain
($6.08 billion FMS active cases) for the purchase of U.S. defense
equipment, services and training.
Establish new partnerships in some of the world's fastest
growing tech hubs where some of the leading innovations in defense
technologies are happening (artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and
big data analytics).
Build, execute and expand company exporting strategies in
primary entry points into the Middle East that can eventually be
replicated in neighboring markets.
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 6, 2022.......... Trade Mission Participants
Arrive in Israel.
No-host dinner.
Monday, November 7, 2022.......... Israel Market Orientation
Briefing.
Ministry and other Israeli
Government Briefings and Meetings.
B2B Meetings.
Networking Reception.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022......... Additional B2B Meetings/
Site Visits in Israel.
Fly to Saudi Arabia
(layover in Turkey or UAE).
Networking Reception.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022....... KSA Market Orientation
Briefing.
Ministry and other Saudi
Government Briefings and Meetings.
B2B Meetings.
Fly to Bahrain (evening
flight).
Welcome Dinner and Bahrain
Market Orientation Briefing.
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Thursday, November 10, 2022....... Ministry and other Bahraini
Government Briefings and Meetings.
B2B Meetings.
Attend Bahrain Air Show.
Networking Reception.
Friday, November 11, 2022......... Additional B2B Meetings/
Attend Air Show.
Trade Mission Participants
Depart Manama Enroute to U.S.
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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. The mission will target a delegation of 15
firms, with a minimum of 10 to make the mission viable.
Fees and Expenses
After a firm or trade association 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 Middle
East Aerospace and Defense Mission will be $6,800 for small or medium-
sized enterprises (SME); \1\ and $7,800 or large firms or trade
associations. 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 Application
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 (http://export.gov/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 September 30, 2022. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
September 30, 2022, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Mike Calvert, Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy
Israel, U.S. Commercial Service, Mobile: +972 3-519-8509,
[email protected].
Jason Sproule, Aerospace and Defense Global Team Leader, U.S.
Commercial Service Los Angeles, Tel: 213-894-8785,
[email protected].
Naomi Wiegler, Desk Officer for Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel:
202-294-0776, [email protected].
Clinical Waste Management Mission to Indonesia and Malaysia Dates:
March 6-10, 2023
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-Led Clinical Waste
Management Mission to Indonesia and Malaysia on March 6-10, 2023.
The Clinical Waste Management Mission will assistU.S. environmental
technology and waste management sectorexportersandITA strategic
partnersinexploring market opportunities into Southeast Asia. The new
Mission will include matchmaking appointments, market briefings,
policy-focused roundtables, and site visits to increase U.S. industry
competitiveness and build relationships. Mission participants will gain
firsthand knowledge of theselectedSoutheast Asianmarketsthrough
business overviews and introductions to hospitals and clinical
laboratories, government healthcareagencies, distributors,and others
who could benefit from U.S.products and services.
Delegates will benefit from the guidance and insights of ITA's
commercial teams working in the market. The mission will introduce U.S.
firms to environmental and waste management stakeholders in Indonesia
and Malaysia and assist U.S. companies in finding foreign business
partners in order to export their products and services to Indonesia
and Malaysia or to expand further their business in Indonesia and
Malaysia.
The Clinical Waste Management Mission to Indonesia and Malaysia
will includeU.S. environmental technologies in the following high
potential areas:
Decontamination Equipment
Hazardous Waste Management Equipment
Medical Waste Control
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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Indonesia Day 1................... Trade Mission Participants
Arrive.
Indonesia Day 2................... Full day in-person event in
Jakarta.
The morning will consist of
country briefing for delegation,
meeting with Indonesian government
agencies/ministries.
The afternoon will include
a networking lunch and/or one-on-
one sessions with the U.S.
companies and with relevant
Indonesian stakeholders or
potential local partners.
Evening reception at the
Ambassador's or Deputy Chief of
Mission (DCM) Residence or at the
hotel.
Indonesia Day 3................... Depart Indonesia.
Travel to Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Malaysia Day 1.................... Country briefing for
delegation.
meeting with Malaysian
government agencies/ministries.
Malaysia Day 2.................... Full-day in-person event in
Kuala Lumpur.
One-on-one sessions with
relevant Malaysian stakeholders and
potential local partners.
Evening reception at the
Ambassador's or Deputy Chief of
Mission (DCM) Residence or at the
hotel.
Malaysia Day 3.................... Depart Malaysia.
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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 14 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 Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the
Executive Led Mission will be $5,100 for small or medium-sized
enterprises (SME); \1\ and $6,900 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $500. 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 Application
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 (http://export.gov/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 December 31, 2022. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
December 31, 2022, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Ryan Russell, Global Environmental Technologies Team Leader, U.S.
Commercial Service, Pittsburgh, Ph: +1-412-644-2817,
[email protected].
Tricia McLain, Global Healthcare Team, U.S. Commercial Service,
Newark, Ph: +1 973-645-4682 ext. 212, [email protected].
Evelina Scott, I&A Office of Energy and Environmental Industries,
U.S. Department of Commerce [bond] International Trade Administration,
Ph: +1-202-603-4765, [email protected].
Indonesia
Eric Hsu, Senior Commercial Officer, Jakarta, Indonesia, Ph: +62
(21) 5083 1000, [email protected].
Elliot Brewer, Indonesia Desk Officer, Global Markets Asia,
Washington, DC, Ph: +1 202 430 8025, [email protected].
Fidhiza Purisma, Commercial Specialist (Environmental Technology),
Ph: +62 (21) 5083 1000, [email protected].
Pepsi Maryarini, Commercial Specialist (Healthcare), Ph: +62 (21)
5083 1000, [email protected].
Malaysia
Francis Peters, Senior Commercial Officer, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
Ph: +60-3-2168-4869, [email protected].
Krista Barry, Vietnam and Malaysia Desk Officer, Global Markets
Asia, Washington, DC, Ph: 202-389-2298, [email protected].
Siau Wei Pung, Senior Commercial Specialist (Environmental
Technology), Ph: +60-3-2168-5050 Ext: 5139, [email protected].
Bethany Tien, Commercial Specialist (Healthcare), Ph: +60-3-2168-
5050 Ext: 4825, [email protected].
Middle East Clean Tech Executive Led Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia, the
UAE and Israel, Dates: March 12-March 17, 2023
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade
Administration (ITA), is organizing an Executive-Led Clean Tech
Business Development Mission to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel, with
an optional stop in Qatar, in March 2023.
This mission will introduce U.S. companies and trade associations
to the United States' largest trading partners and four of the largest
economies in the Middle East, all of whose governments are investing
heavily in Clean Tech to contribute to the global fight against climate
change and to diversify and develop their economies. This mission will
also offer an opportunity for participants to meet with key Saudi,
Emirati, Israeli, and Qatari project decision makers while in the
presence of a senior Commerce Executive--and such senior leader
messaging is vital in a region where governments play such an important
role in the economy. The mission will visit Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Abu
Dhabi & Dubai, UAE; and Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel; with an
optional stop also in Doha, Qatar. This will be the U.S. government's
first-ever trade mission to travel between the Gulf and Israel.
Participating firms will gain market insights, make industry contacts,
solidify business strategies, and advance their own specific projects,
all with the goal of increasing U.S. Clean Tech goods and service
exports to the region.
This mission will include customized one-on-one business
appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors,
and joint venture partners. It will also allow for meetings with
industry leaders as well as government officials, along with other
networking events. Please note, the Department of Commerce Executive
will only accompany the delegation to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel
during the week of Sunday, March 12 to Friday, March 17, 2023.
Delegates will benefit from the guidance and insights of ITA's
commercial teams working in these markets, opportunities to network
with U.S. companies already doing business in the region, and
customized, one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened
prospective buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners as
well as with local government officials and industry leaders.
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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Wednesday, March 8................ OPTIONAL STOP--Doha, Qatar.
Mission Participants
Arrive.
Welcome Briefing at Hotel.
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Thursday, March 9................. OPTIONAL STOP--Doha, Qatar.
Ministry and other Qatar
Government Briefings and Meetings.
Networking Lunch (No-Host).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Friday, March 10.................. Travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia or
down day.
Saturday, March 11................ Travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia or
down day.
* All TM participants expected to
arrive by Saturday, March 11.
Sunday, March 12.................. Full Day in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Welcome and Saudi Arabia
Country Briefing.
Ministry and other Saudi
Government Briefings and meetings.
Networking Lunch Hosted by
Chief of Mission.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at
Hotel.
Monday, March 13.................. Morning in KSA, Travel to Dubai in
Afternoon.
Morning B2B Meetings in
Saudi Arabia.
Travel to Dubai, UAE.
Ministry and other Kuwait
Government Briefings and Meetings.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Networking Reception at
Consul General residence (TBC).
Tuesday, March 14................. Full Day in UAE (Morning Dubai,
Afternoon Abu Dhabi).
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments in Dubai.
Transfer to Abu Dhabi.
Ministry Meeting in Abu
Dhabi.
Afternoon business
matchmaking appointments.
Evening Networking
Reception at Chief of Mission
Residence.
Wednesday, March 15............... Morning Abu Dhabi, Travel to Israel.
Morning flight from Abu
Dhabi to Tel Aviv, Israel.
Welcome Lunch & Briefing at
Hotel.
One-on-One business
matchmaking appointments.
Evening Networking Event at
Chief of Mission Residence.
Thursday, March 16................ Full Day in Tel Aviv, Israel
(Mission Ends at close of
business).
Ministry and other Israeli
Government Briefings and meetings.
Morning one-on-one business
matchmaking appointments.
Lunch with Government
Officials.
Afternoon one-on-one
business matchmaking appointments.
Optional site visits.
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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 15 and maximum of 20 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 Commerce in the form of
a participation fee is required. The participation fee for the Digital
Transformation Business Development Mission will be $6,800 for small or
medium-sized enterprises (SME); \1\ and $7,400 for large firms or trade
associations. The fee for each additional firm representative (large
firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. The participation fee for
the optional spin-off to the UAE will be $2,300 for small or medium-
sized enterprises (SME); \2\ and $3600 for large firms or trade
associations. 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 Application
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) 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 January 13, 2023. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after
January 13, 2023, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Mike Calvert, Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy
Israel, U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration
[bond] U.S. Department of Commerce, Mobile: +972 3-519-8509,
[email protected].
Jim Cramer, Deputy Director, Office of the Middle East, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Washington DC, Tel: 202-790-7342,
[email protected].
Drew Pederson, Desk Officer for UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Tel:
202-569-7479.
Dated: March 14, 2022.
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
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