11.110 MANUFACTURING AND SERVICES |
FEDERAL AGENCY |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE |
AUTHORIZATION |
15 U.S.C. 1512; 19 U.S.C. 1202, 2031, 2354. |
OBJECTIVES |
To foster the competitiveness and growth of U.S. industries and promote their increased participation in international markets. |
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
Advisory Services and Counseling. |
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
To serve as the Federal Government source of industry-specific expertise, negotiation and enforcement of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, and industry and trade competitive analysis; for use by the business community, Federal program managers and policy-makers. |
Applicant Eligibility |
Any business, public official, civic organization or private citizen may request information in person, by letter, by telephone or via the Internet (http://www.trade.gov). |
Beneficiary Eligibility |
Any business, public official, civic organization or private citizen may request information in person, by letter or telephone. |
Credentials/Documentation |
None. |
Preapplication Coordination |
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
Application Procedure |
Not applicable. |
Award Procedure |
Not applicable. |
Deadlines |
Not applicable. |
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
Not applicable. |
Appeals |
Not applicable. |
Renewals |
Not applicable. |
Formula and Matching Requirements |
Not applicable. |
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
Not applicable. |
Reports |
None. |
Audits |
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Nonprofit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document. |
Records |
None. |
Account Identification |
13-1250-0-1-376. |
Obligations |
(Operations and Administration) FY 07 $47,328,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. |
Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
Not applicable. |
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
This program included regular statistical reports; economic studies on current policy issues, such as international trade and industry competitiveness and the impact of Government regulations on industry; forecasts of industry/sector output, cost trends, and their general economic condition; information on industry structure, operations and technological developments. |
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
Periodic reports on U.S. domestic and international competitiveness, U.S. manufactures and services trade, U.S. international direct investment and other international economic topics. |
Regional or Local Office |
Local Department of Commerce field offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. |
Headquarters Office |
International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Inquiries should be directed to Manufacturing, (202) 482-1872; Aerospace and Automotive Affairs, (202) 482-0554; Energy, Environment and Materials, (202)482-5225; Health and Consumer Goods, (202) 482-1176; Materials and Machinery, (202) 482-0575; Technology and Electronic Commerce, (202) 482-0216; Service Industries, (202) 482-3575; Travel and Tourism Industries, (202) 482-0140; Finance, (202) 482-3277; Export Trading Company Affairs, (202) 482-5131; Industry Analysis (202) 482-5145; Advisory Analysis, (202) 482-5145; Advisory Committees, (202) 482-4501; and Planning, Coordination and Management, (202) 482-4921. |
Web Site Address |
http://www.export.gov |
RELATED PROGRAMS |
10.153, Market News; 10.950, Agricultural Statistics Reports; 11.001, Census Bureau Data Products; 11.005, Census Special Tabulations and Services; 11.025, Measures and Analyses of the U.S. Economy; 11.800, Minority Business Enterprise Centers; 59.005, Internet-Based Technical Assistance; 59.007, 7(j) Technical Assistance; 59.026, Service Corps of Retired Executives. |
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
Not applicable. |
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
Not applicable. |
General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |