[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41284-41286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-14743]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Announcement of May 2022 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:

 Indo Defense--Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission in Jakarta 
and Bandung, Indonesia--10/31-11/4/2022

    A summary of the mission is found below. Application information 
and more detailed mission information, including the commercial setting 
and sector information, can be found at the trade mission website: 
https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions.
    For each mission, recruitment will be conducted in an open and 
public manner, including publication in the Federal Register, posting 
on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar (https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions-schedule) and other internet websites, 
press releases to general and trade media, direct mail, broadcast fax, 
notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups, and 
publicity at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.

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 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 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 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 the Mission

    Targeted mission participants are U.S. firms, services providers 
and 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:
     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

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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 applicants' 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 as a ``small 
business'' 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 trade missions can be 
found at https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).

Indo Defense--Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to Indonesia

Dates: October 31-November 4, 2022

Summary

    The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade 
Administration (ITA) is organizing an Indo Defense--Aerospace and 
Defense Trade Mission (IDADTM) to Indonesia from October 31-November 4, 
2022. This trade mission will be done in conjunction with Indo Defense 
Expo & Forum, which runs from November 2-5.
    The IDADTM will include representatives from a variety of U.S. 
aerospace and defense industry manufacturers and service providers. 
This mission will involve combined activities connected to the Indo 
Defense Expo and Forum as well as tailored programs for U.S. companies 
seeking to identify and vet Indonesian partners. U.S. Original 
Equipment Manufacturers and defense service providers will have a major 
presence at the show which will be bolstered by participation in this 
trade mission.
    Delegates will benefit from the guidance and insights of ITA's 
commercial teams working in these markets. The mission will introduce 
U.S. firms to aerospace and defense stakeholders in the region and 
assist U.S. companies in finding foreign business partners to export 
their products and services to Indonesia.

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 30, 2022.....  [ssquf] Arrive in Jakarta.
Monday, October 31, 2022.....  [ssquf] Welcoming Remarks &
                                Introductions.
                               [ssquf] Half day of briefing.
                               [ssquf] Travel to Bandung.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022....  [ssquf] Site visit to defense State-Owned
                                Enterprises manufacturing facilities in
                                Bandung, West Java.
                               [ssquf] Return to Jakarta.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022..  [ssquf] Full day of matchmaking.
                               [ssquf] Evening reception at the
                                Ambassador's residence.
Thursday, November 3, 2022...  [ssquf] Indo Defense Expo & Forum
                                participation.
                               [ssquf] Show Time Business-to-Government
                                and Business-to-Business Meeting
                                Program.

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Friday, November 4, 2022.....  [ssquf] Optional Indo Defense Expo Visit.
                               [ssquf] Program Concludes.
                               [ssquf] Return 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 
U.S. 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/organizations will be selected to participate 
in the mission from the applicant pool.

Fees and Expenses

    After a firm or trade association/organization 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 Indo Defense--Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission will be $3,100 
for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) \1\; and $4,500 for large 
firms or trade associations/organizations. The fee for each additional 
firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) is $1,000. 
Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the 
responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver 
services can be arranged for additional cost. Delegation members will 
be able to take advantage of U.S. Embassy rates for hotel rooms.
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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 (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.
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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 (http://export.gov/trademissions) and 
other internet websites, press releases to general and trade media, 
direct mail, notices by industry trade associations/organizations 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 19, 2022. The U.S. 
Department of Commerce will review applications and inform applicants 
of selection decisions on a rolling basis. Applications received after 
September 19, 2022 will be considered only if space and scheduling 
constraints permit.

Contacts

Jason Sproule, Global Aerospace & Defense Team Leader, U.S. Export 
Assistance Center, 444 Flower Street, 37th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 
90071, Tel: (213) 894-8785, Email: [email protected]
Elliot Brewer, International Trade Specialist/Indonesia Desk Officer, 
International Trade Administration, Washington, United States, Tel: +1 
202 430 8025, Email: [email protected]
Kyungsoo Kim, Global Asia Team Leader, U.S. Export Assistance Center, 
77 W Jackson, Ste. 707, Chicago, IL 60604, Email: 
[email protected]
Paul Taylor, Commercial Attach[eacute], Embassy of the United States of 
America, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 3, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia, 
Tel: +62.21.5083-1000, Email: [email protected]
Kalung Riang, Commercial Specialist, Embassy of the United States of 
America, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 3, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia, 
Tel. +62.21.5083-1618, Email: [email protected]
David Nufrio, Deputy Director, International Trade Administration, 
Washington, United States, Tel: +1 202 482 5175, Email: 
[email protected]
Andrey Piroozgar, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Export 
Assistance Center, 77 W Jackson, Ste. 707, Chicago, IL 60604, Email: 
[email protected]
Luke Yanos, International Trade Specialist, International Trade 
Administration, Washington, United States, Tel: +1 202 308-0953, Email: 
[email protected]

Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.
[FR Doc. 2022-14743 Filed 7-11-22; 8:45 am]
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