BILLING CODE: 3510-DR-P
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: 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/trademissions-schedule) and other Internet web sites, 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 D.C. 20230; telephone (202) 482-6397 or email Jeffrey.Odum@trade.gov.
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:
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U.S. materials and equipment content;

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U.S. labor content;

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Contribution to the U.S. technology base, including conduct of research and development
in the United States;

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Repatriation of profits to the U.S. economy; and

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Potential for follow-on business that would benefit the U.S. economy.

In addition, each applicant must:
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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;

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Certify that it has identified any matter pending before any bureau or office in the
Department of Commerce;

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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

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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:
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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;

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The applicant’s (or in the case of a trade association/organization, represented firm’s or
service provider’s) potential for business in the markets, including the likelihood of
exports resulting from the mission; and

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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 (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.
Mission List: (additional information about trade missions can be found at
https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).
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.
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Artificial Intelligence

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Cybersecurity

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Digital Economy

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Energy and Environmental Technologies for Sustainability and Climate Resilience

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Green Buildings

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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

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Smart City Technologies and Services

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Standards

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Telecommunications

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Transportation and Urban Mobility

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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 http://trade.gov 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.
November 12, 2024
Manila, Philippines

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All Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Manila.

November 13, 2024
Manila, Philippines
November 14, 2024
New Clark City,
Philippines –
Denpasar, Indonesia
November 15, 2024

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Official Trade Mission Program Commences.
MANILA (Full Day Sessions).
Networking Reception.

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Travel to NEW CLARK CITY.
Visit NEW CLARK CITY (Half-Day Sessions).
Travel to DENPASAR, Indonesia (Evening).

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DENPASAR (Full Day Sessions).

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DENPASAR (Full Day Sessions).

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DENPASAR (Off Day).
Travel to JAKARTA.

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JAKARTA (Full Day Sessions).
Networking Lunch.
Networking Reception in Jakarta.

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Companies participating in Spinoffs travel to the next stop.
SPINOFF: BALIKPAPAN (Full Day Sessions).

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SPINOFF: NUSANTARA (Full Day Sessions).
Travel to JAKARTA (Evening).
Official Trade Mission Concludes.

Denpasar, Indonesia
November 16, 2024
Denpasar, Indonesia
November 17, 2024
Denpasar, Indonesia
– Jakarta, Indonesia
November 18, 2024
Jakarta, Indonesia
November 19, 2024
Jakarta, Indonesia –
Balikpapan,
Indonesia
November 20, 2024
Nusantara, Indonesia
– Jakarta, Indonesia

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.
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

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-sizestandards), 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.
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/passports/en/alertswarnings.html. 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
(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 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
Christopher.Feather@trade.gov
Oryza Astari
Indonesia Desk Officer
Office of Southeast Asia—Washington, DC
+1-771-216-4982
Oryza.Astari@trade.gov
Anne Marie Brooks
Commercial Officer
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines—Manila
+63-998-961-9860
AnneMarie.Brooks@trade.gov
Elliott Brewer
Philippines Desk Officer
Office of Southeast Asia—Washington, DC
+1-202-430-8025
Elliott.Brewer@trade.gov
Molly Ho
Global ICT Team Director
Senior International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service—Denver
+1-303-889-9789
Molly.Ho@trade.gov
Gemal Brangman,
Director, ITA Events Management Task Force.

[FR Doc. 2024-14638 Filed: 7/2/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 7/3/2024]