BILLING CODE: 3510-DR-P
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Announcement of Certain Approved 2022 International Trade Administration Trade
Missions
AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce
SUMMARY: The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
(ITA), is announcing four upcoming trade missions that will be recruited, organized, and
implemented by ITA. A summary of each mission is found below.
ADDRESSES: 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 web sites, 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: Gemal Brangman, Trade Promotion
Programs, Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230; telephone (202) 482-3773
or email Gemal.Brangman@trade.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
These missions are:


Trade Mission to the UAE in Conjunction with Trade Winds Middle East & North Africa
Business Forum – March 2 – 10, 2022



Trade Mission to Central America in Conjunction with Trade Americas – Business
Opportunities in Central America Conference – March 27, 2022 – April 1, 2022



Minority-Business Focused Trade Mission (MBTM) to Italy, Spain, and Portugal – May 15
– 20, 2022



Aerospace Trade Mission to India - June 21-24, 2022

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:

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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 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

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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.

With a view to maintaining balanced representation, the size and geographical location of
applicants 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 participants are responsible for compliance with all COVID-19-related requirements
related to travel to, within, and from trade mission destinations, including vaccinations, and,
where appropriate, testing. In addition, mission locations and venues may have additional
requirements, such as masking and/or social distancing.
Mission List: (additional information about each mission can be found at
https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions).

Trade Mission to the UAE In Conjunction with Trade Winds Middle East & North Africa
Business Forum
Dates: March 2 -10, 2022
Summary
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. and
Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) is organizing a trade mission to the United Arab Emirates
that will include the Trade Winds Middle East & North Africa Business Forum in Dubai, UAE,
Sunday, March 6 – Tuesday, March 8.
All trade mission members will participate in the Trade Winds Middle East & North Africa
Business Forum (Sunday, March 6, Monday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 8) in Dubai, which
will also be open to U.S. companies only wanting to attend the Forum. Trade mission members
may travel first to Algeria, Morocco, Qatar or Israel on March 2 for spins-offs and/or travel on
Tuesday, March 8 to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Egypt.
The Dubai Trade Winds event will be attended by Senior Commercial Officers and State
Department Officers from Gulf and Arab Levant, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa markets.
Trade mission participants may participate in their choice of mission stops based on
recommendations from the USFCS. Each trade mission stop will include one-on-one business
appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors and joint-venture partners,
and networking events. Companies that would like to participate in more than 3 mission stops
can do so by having additional representatives travel to the various stops.
This mission is open to U.S. companies from a cross section of industries with growth potential
in the Middle East and North Africa, including but not limited to: information & communication
technologies, design & construction, energy & environmental technologies, aerospace and
defense, healthcare, franchising and consumer goods.
Proposed Timetable

This timetable allows for clients to take part in business matchmaking across the diverse Middle
East and North Africa marketplace by offering scheduled business-to-business meetings in the
UAE, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Qatar. This structure ensures that each
post has set days for meetings that allow the clients to explore at least three of their best
prospects for business.
Wednesday, March

Arrive in Qatar, Algeria, Morocco, or Israel

2
Thursday, March 3

Select trade mission meetings in Algeria, Morocco, Qatar or Israel and
evening networking receptions

Friday, March 4

Depart mission stops and arrive in Dubai, UAE

Saturday, March 5

Visit World Expo

Sunday, March 6

Dubai: Trade Winds Middle East & North Africa Business Forum
Market Briefings, consultations with U.S. government trade
representatives and networking with U.S. and foreign government and
business officials

Monday, March 7

Dubai: Trade Winds Middle East & North Africa Business Forum
Market Briefings, consultations with U.S. government trade
representatives and networking with U.S. and foreign government and
business officials

Tuesday, March 8

Dubai: Trade Winds Middle East & North Africa Business Forum
Market Briefings, Business to Business meetings, consultations with
U.S. government trade representatives and networking with U.S. and
foreign government and business officials.

Wednesday, March
Depart Dubai and arrive in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Egypt

Thursday, March

Select trade mission meetings in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Egypt and

evening networking receptions.

Friday, March 11

Trade Mission Participants Depart

Website: Please visit our official mission website for more information:
https://www.itamatch.com/event/tradewinds22
Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the trade mission to the UAE (including mission stops
with business matchmaking in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Israel, Algeria, Egypt
and/or Morocco 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.
A minimum of 40 companies and/or trade associations will be selected to participate in the
mission from the applicant pool on a rolling basis. Mission stop participation will be limited as
follows:
Business Matchmaking Capacity:
The UAE:

Egypt:

Saudi Arabia:

Kuwait:

Qatar:

Algeria

Morocco:

Israel/West Bank:

Additional delegates may be accepted based on available space. U.S. companies and/or trade

associations already doing business in or seeking business in the UAE, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco,
Israel, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar for the first time may apply.
Fees and Expenses:
If an applicant is selected to participate in a 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.


The fee for companies to only participate in the Business Forum in Dubai from March 68, 2022, is $750. The trade mission fees below include participation in the Business
Forum in Dubai.

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For one mission stop, the participation fee will be $2,200 for a small or medium-sized
enterprise (SME) and $4,200 for large firms.

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For two mission stops, the participation fee will be $3,400 for a small or medium-sized
enterprise (SME) and $5,400 for large firms.

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For three mission stops, the participation fee will be $4,600 for a small or medium-sized
enterprise (SME) and $6,600 for large firms.

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For four mission stops, the participation fee will be $5,800 for a small or medium-sized
enterprise (SME) and $7,800 for large firms.



An additional representative for both SMEs and large firms at the Forum or mission stops
will require a one-time additional fee of $500.

Application:
All interested firms and associations may register via the following link:
https://www.itamatch.com/event/tradewinds22
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 U.S. Department of Commerce trade mission calendar 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.
Recruitment for the mission will begin September 7 and conclude no later than January 31,
2022. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions
on a rolling basis until the maximum number of participants is selected. After January 31,
2022, applications will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
Leandro Solorzano, Director
U.S. Commercial Service Phoenix, AZ
Leandro.Solorzano@trade.gov
Tel: 480-387-6531
Erin Butler, Director,
U.S. Commercial Service New Orleans, LA
Erin.Butler@trade.gov
Tel: 504.264.4826
Judy Kornfeld, National Events Manager
U.S. Commercial Service Washington, DC
Judy.kornfeld@trade.gov
Tel: 571-237-9187
International Contacts:
Thomas Bruns, Regional Senior Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service Abu Dhabi
Email: Thomas.Bruns@trade.gov
Erick Kish, Principal Senior Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service Abu Dhabi

Email: Erick.Kish@trade.gov
Trade Mission to Central America in Conjunction with the
Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in Central America Conference
Dates: March 27-April 1, 2022
Summary
As part of the Biden Administration's Root Causes Strategy, which seeks increase and diversify
trade between the United States and Central America, the United States Department of
Commerce, International Trade Administration, is organizing a trade mission to Central America
that will include the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in Central America Conference in
Guatemala City, Guatemala on March 27-April 1, 2022.
U.S. trade mission delegation participants will arrive in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on or before
March 27 to attend the opening reception for the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in
Central America Conference, which is also open to U.S. companies not participating in the trade
mission. Trade mission participants will attend the Conference on March 28. Following the
morning session of the conference, trade mission participants will participate in one-on-one
consultations with U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS) Commercial Officers
and/or Department of State Economic/Commercial Officers from the following U.S. Embassies
in the region: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, and Panama. The following
day, March 29, trade mission participants will travel to engage in business-to-business
appointments, each of which will be with a pre-screened potential buyer, agent, distributor, or
joint-venture partner, in up to two markets in the Central America Region.
The Department of Commerce’s Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in Central America
Conference will focus on regional and industry-specific sessions, market entry strategies, legal,
logistics, and trade financing resources as well as pre-arranged one-on-one consultations with
US&FCS Commercial Officers and/or Department of State Economic/Commercial Officers with
expertise in commercial markets throughout the region.

The mission is open to U.S. companies from a cross section of industries with growing potential
in Central America, but is focused on U.S. companies representing best prospects sectors such as
Agriculture, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Service Equipment, Construction Equipment
and Services, Cosmetics, Cybersecurity, Design and Construction, Disposable Medical Supplies,
Education and Training, Energy, Franchising, Information and Communications Technology,
Medical Equipment, Packaging Equipment & Machinery, Plastics, Safety & Security, Solar
Energy Products, Travel and Tourism.
The combination of the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in Central America
Conference and business-to-business matchmaking opportunities in six Central American
countries will provide participants with access to substantive information on strategies for
entering or expanding their business across the Central America region.
Proposed Timetable
The mission fee will include registration for the Trade Americas - Business Opportunities in
Central America Conference, including conference materials and admission to all sessions and
networking events with industry and government representatives, country market briefings, and
logistics support. It also includes one-on-one appointments with pre-screened potential business
partners in up to two markets in Central America.
U.S. trade mission delegation participants will arrive in Guatemala City, Guatemala on or before
March 27, to attend the opening reception for the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in
Central America Conference, which is also open to U.S. firms not participating in the trade
mission. Trade mission participants will attend the conference on March 28. Following the
morning session of the conference, trade mission participants will participate in one-on-one
consultations with US&FCS commercial officers and/or Department of State
economic/commercial officers from the following U.S. Embassies in the region: Costa Rica, El
Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, and Panama. The following day, March 29, trade
mission participants will engage in business-to-business appointments in Guatemala City, or

travel to another selected/approved market for business-to-business appointments. Business-tobusiness appointments will be with prescreened potential buyers, agents, distributors, or potential
joint venture partners in up to two markets in Central America.
*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.
March 26, 2022

Travel Day/Arrival in Guatemala City. Optional Local Tour

March 27, 2022

Guatemala City. Afternoon: Registration, U.S. Embassy Officer Consultations and
Market Briefing. Evening: Networking Reception

March 28, 2022

Guatemala City. Morning: Registration and Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in
Central America Conference. Afternoon: U.S. Embassy Officer Consultations and
Workshops. Evening: Networking Reception

Optional
March 29-April 1, Travel and Business-to-Business Meetings in (choice of up to two markets): Option
(A) Costa Rica. Option (B) Guatemala. Option (C) El Salvador. Option (D) Belize
Option (E) Honduras. Option (F) Panama

April 2, 2022

Travel Day. Return to the U.S.

Participation Requirements
All parties interested in participating in the U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Mission to
Central America 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.
A minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 firms and/or trade associations will be selected to
participate in the mission on a first-come first-serve basis. During the registration process,
applicants will be able to select the countries from which they would like to receive a brief

market assessment. Once they receive their brief market assessment report, they will be able to
select up to two markets in which they would like to travel for their business-to-business
meetings.
All selected participants will attend the conference in Guatemala and will have business-tobusiness meetings in up to two markets in the region.
The number of firms that may be selected for each country are as follows: 10 companies for
Costa Rica, 10 companies for Guatemala, 10 companies for El Salvador, 5 companies for Belize,
10 companies for Honduras, and 10 companies for Panama.
The Trade Mission is open to U.S. firms already doing business in the region who are seeking to
expand their market share and to those U.S. firms new to the region.
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. Up to two markets can be
selected for business-to-business meetings.
The fees are as follow:
If only one market is selected for business-to-business meetings, the participation fee will be
$2,500 for a small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) [1] and $4,000 for large firms.
If two markets are selected for business-to-business meetings, the participation fee will be
$3,500 for a small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) [1] and $5,000 for large firms.
The mission participation fee includes the Trade Americas—Business Opportunities in Central
America Conference registration fee of $500 per participant from each firm.
There will be a $300 fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME) that wishes
to participate in business-to-business meetings in any of the markets selected.
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 on

www.trade.gov, the Trade Americas Web page at https://www.trade.gov/trade-americas-events,
and other Internet Web sites, press releases to the general and trade media, direct mail and
broadcast fax, notices by industry trade associations and other multiplier groups and
announcements at industry meetings, symposia, conferences, and trade shows.
Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than Friday, January
28, 2022. The U.S. Department of Commerce will review applications and make selection
decisions on a rolling basis until the maximum of 40 participants are selected. After Friday,
January 28, 2022, companies will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Contacts
U.S. Trade Americas Team Contact Information
Delia Valdivia, Sr. International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service - Los Angeles
(West), CA
delia.valdivia@trade.gov, Tel: 310-235-7203
Diego Gattesco, Director, U.S. Commercial Service - Wheeling, WV,
Diego.Gattesco@trade.gov, Tel: 304-243-5493.
Central America Region Contact Information
John Howell, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service - Guatemala,
John.Howell@trade.gov, Tel: +502 2326 4227
Minority-Business Focused Trade Mission (MBTM) to Italy, Spain, And Portugal
Dates: May 15 – 20, 2022
Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is
organizing an executive-led Minority-Business Focused Trade Mission (MBTM) to
Southwestern Europe: Italy, Spain, and Portugal from Sunday, May 15, 2022 to Saturday, May
21, 2022.
The recruitment for the MBTM will be a targeted focus on minority businesses. 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 minority businesses. For purposes of the trade mission, a
“minority business” is one that falls within the Minority Business Development Agency’s
definition of Minority Business Enterprises: organizations that are owned or controlled by the
following persons or groups of persons are the organizations that are considered MBEs: AfricanAmerican, Hispanic-American, American Asian and Pacific Islander, Native American
(including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations and Tribal entities), Asian Indian
American, and Hasidic Jewish American. See 15 CFR 1400.1, 1400.2 and Executive Order
11625 (1969). This mission is in full alignment with Executive Order 13985 on Advancing
Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
(January 25, 2021), the goals of which include advancing racial equity and provide support for
minority business enterprises. This mission is also in full alignment with the President’s 2021
Trade Policy Agenda’s statement on Advancing Racial Equity and Supporting Underserved
Communities, which notes, “The trade agenda will support domestic initiatives that eliminate
social and economic structural barriers to equality and economic opportunity.”
The focus of the MBTM 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, and energy, environmental technology, and safety and
security technology applications.
The delegation will be comprised of representatives with decision-making authority from U.S.
companies, U.S. trade associations and national minority chambers of commerce representing
businesses in the cited sectors, with an emphasis on recruiting and vetting minority businesses as
defined by MBDA. This mission is aligned with a key goal of the Biden-Harris Administration to
build back better with equity.
The mission will make three stops: Milan, Italy, Madrid, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal. The

purpose of the planned executive-led mission is to provide opportunities for U.S. companies, to
access the Southwestern European regional market and increase U.S. exports to the European
Union (EU) region 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.
Sunday



May 15

Trade Mission Participants Arrive in Milan, Italy and Check in their Hotel and
for those that arrive on time attend a Hosted Welcome Reception

2022
Monday



May 16

Morning Mission Briefing on Doing Business in Italy, B2B meetings,
Networking Lunch with Government or Industry Speaker and Evening
Networking Reception hosted by Consul General.

Tuesday



May 17

Checkout of Hotel, Morning B2B meetings, Networking Lunch, Cultural Tour
and Transfer to Airport for Travel to Madrid, Spain, Arrive in Spain and Check
into Hotel, Dinner (no host)

Wednesday



May 18
Thursday

Lunch, followed by B2B Afternoon Meetings and Networking Reception


May 19
Friday
May 20

Morning Briefing on Doing Business in Spain, B2B meetings, Networking

Checkout of Hotel, Travel from Spain to Lisbon Portugal, Check in Hotel,
Open, and Networking Reception.



B2B Meetings, Briefing on Doing Business in Portugal, Networking Lunch and
B2B/B2G Meetings, Informal Reception, Mission is completed.

Saturday
May 21



Checkout Hotel, Transfer to Airport, Mission Participants Leave Portugal and
Travel Home or to Spin-off. Mission is completed

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 MBTM will be $5,500 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) 1; and $8,100 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.
We will also try to reduce costs for meals through the in-kind offers of sponsors. Sponsor
recruitment success is highly dependent on the types of companies participating. We will work to
recruit global and local sponsors for the trade mission.
Timeline for Recruitment and Applications
Mission recruitment will be conducted in an open and public manner, including publication in

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.
the Federal Register, posting on the Commerce Department trade mission calendar
(https://www.trade.gov/trade-missions) 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. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than March 04, 2022. The U.S.
Department of Commerce will review applications and 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:

January 28, 2022



Second Evaluation:

February 18, 2022



Final Evaluation:

March 4, 2022

Applications received after March 04, 2022, will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts
Project Lead


Scott Pozil, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, France, +33 625278431
Scott.Pozil@trade.gov, Overall Lead



Tanya Cole, Principal Commercial Officer, Milan, Italy, +39 340 495 3498
Tanya.Cole@Trade.gov



Linda Caruso, Deputy Commercial Officer, Spain, + 34 670 020 110
Linda.Caruso@Trade.gov



Rafael Patino, Senior Commercial Officer, Portugal,+35 91 931 9781
Rafael.Patino@Trade.gov



Fernando Jimenez, Senior International Trade Specialist, USEAC, Phoenix, AZ, +1-480

737 1128, Domestic Point of Contact
Aerospace Mission to India
Dates: June 21-24, 2022
Mission Description
The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), is
organizing an Aerospace Trade Mission to India on June 21-24, 2022.
The purpose of the mission is to introduce U.S. companies to India’s aerospace ecosystem and
assist delegate companies with finding business partners and exporting their products and
services to the region. The mission will target approximately fifteen U.S. companies and trade
association representatives with members that provide products and services related to airport
infrastructure, ICT/security systems, aerospace equipment, avionics, Maintenance, Repair, and
Overhaul (MRO), training, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, and possibly space
technologies. It is possible to increase this number to as high as 25 if we limit the number of
Gold Keys and one-on-one matchmaking services to 10 of the delegates. This is necessary since
the mission is constrained to one and a half days per mission stop, so this is already between 30
and 50 B2Bs per stop.
Mission delegates will have access to business development opportunities across India.
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 sector. The subsectors will depend on the nature of the market, potential
demand, prospective government procurements, and other factors closer to the start of
recruitment.
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 New Delhi and Mumbai, with optional stops in

Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
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.


Trade Mission Participants Arrive in New Delhi, India

Tuesday,

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Plenary Session – U.S. Embassy officials welcome delegation

June 21, 2022

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Market Briefing: The Aerospace Sector in India – Opportunities and

Monday,
June 20, 2022

Challenges


B2B and B2G Meetings for Mission Delegates in Delhi

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Reception Hosted by USIBC/USISPF/AmCham/Other (TBC)

Wednesday,



B2B and B2G Meetings for Mission Delegates in Delhi

June 22, 2022



Flight to Mumbai



Networking Reception Hosted by Local Chamber (TBC)

Thursday,



B2B and B2G Meetings for Mission Delegates in Mumbai

June 23, 2022



Departure for Optional Spin-Offs

Friday,



B2B and B2G Meetings in Spin-Off Locations (Bengaluru/Hyderabad)

June 24, 2022



Departure for the United States

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 Aerospace Mission to India will be $2,800 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); and
$5,500 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.
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.
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
(http://export.gov/trademissions) 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. Recruitment for the
mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than May 6, 2022. The U.S. Department of
Commerce will review applications and inform applicants of selection decisions on a rolling
basis. Applications received after May 6, 2022 will be considered only if space and scheduling
constraints permit.
Contacts

1. Geoffrey Parish
Principal Commercial Officer, North India
U.S. Commercial Service, New Delhi, India
Tel: +91-11-2347 2000
Email: geoffrey.parish@trade.gov
2. Raghavan Srinivasan
Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service, New Delhi, India
Tel: +91-11-2347 2000
Email: raghavan srinivasan @trade.gov
3. Nisha Wadhawan
Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service, New Delhi, India
Tel: +91-11-2347 2000
Email: nisha.wadhawan@trade.gov
4. Shamli Menon
Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service, Mumbai, India
5. Theodate Immanuel
Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service, Hyderabad, India
6. Manjushree Phookan
Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service, Bengaluru, India
7. Amy Magat
Sr. International Trade Specialist

U.S. Commercial Service, Downtown Los Angeles
Tel: +1 (213) 276-2990
Email: amy.magat@trade.gov
8. Oscar Magaña
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service, San Antonio, TX
Tel: +1 (210) 419-3043
Email: oscar.magana@trade.gov
9. Meredith Boyle
International Trade Specialist (Aerospace & Defense)
Office of Transportation and Machinery
Tel: +202-839-2347
Email: meredith.boyle@trade.gov
Dated: January 4, 2022.
Renee Diggs,
International Trade Specialist,
ITA Events Management Task Force.
BILLING CODE-3510-DR-P
[FR Doc. 2022-00220 Filed: 1/12/2022 8:45 am; Publication Date: 1/13/2022]