Document Metadata REGISTRATION NUMBER=5839 REGISTRANT NAME=Sorini, Samet & Associates, LLC ALIAS=N/A SUPPLEMENTAL END DATE=N/A DOING BUSINESS AS=N/A DOCUMENT TYPE=Exhibit AB SHORT FORM NAME=N/A SHORT FORM REGISTRATION DATE=N/A SHORT FORM STATUS=N/A SHORT FORM TERMINATION DATE=N/A FOREIGN PRINCIPAL NAME=Department of Trade & Industry, Republic of the Philippines FOREIGN PRINCIPAL COUNTRY=PHILIPPINES FP STATUS=Active FP REGISTRATION DATE=2008-05-14 FP TERMINATION DATE=N/A REGISTRANT STATUS=Active REGISTRATION DATE=2007-11-12 REGISTRANT TERMINATION DATE=N/A DATE STAMPED=2009-07-17 The Department of Justice recognizes that some of the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) documents are in some cases not in an accessible format. If you have a disability and the format of any material on the site interferes with your ability to access some information, please email the Department of Justice at fara.public@usdoj.gov. To enable us to respond in a manner that will be of most help to you, please indicate the nature of the accessibility problem, your preferred format (electronic format (ASCII, etc.), standard print, large print, etc.), key information regarding the information you are requesting. 8. Describe fully the activities the registrant engages in or proposes to engage in on behalf of the above foreign principal. The activities include research, drafting documents, distributing materials, meetings with Congressional and Administration offices 9. Will the activities on behalf of the above foreign principal include political activities as de?ned in Section 1(0) of the Act and in the footnote below? Yes [Xi No if yes describe all such political activities indicating, among other things, the relations, interests or policies to be in?uenced together with the means to be employed to achieve this purpose. The political activities are focused on advocating for enactment of legislation that will expand bilateral trade in the textile and apparel sector, including through meetings and presentation of written materials to Congressional offices, Administration officials, US business and potentially other civil society organizations and media. 3 a we (I) a. r1353.: 3:1 C: m: :1 for".- Date of Exhibit Name and Title Signa 7/9/2009 Andrew Samet Principal Footnote. Political activity as de?ned In Section 1(0) of the Act means any activity which the person engaging in believes will, or that the person intends to in any way in?uence anv asencv or of?cial of the Government of the United States or anv section of the nublic within the United States with reference to formulating. adonting. or changing the 17 June22?00?9 Mr. Ronald J. Sorini it}; Sorini LLC -I 1 Is Consulting and Government AttaiIs Practice I rm 700131h Street Washington DC 20005 SUBJECT: - CONTRACT FOR: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES "4 Dear Mr; Sorini': Following the. encouraging remarks you Stated in your mails of 11 and 14 May 2009 and on. our teleconference on 08 June 2009 the is pleased. to extend the 8881A Contract for Professmnal services dated 01 April 2008 As provided in 01 April 2008 Contract the term of the Contract shall be three (3) years starting on the. aforementioned date proVided that each 12- month period is renewed in writing by Further the Contract can be subject to modification by both patties Thus the following; stipulatiohsshall govern this extension of Contrabt': Objective and Faithful Compliance thereto The objective of this Contract is to obtain the RP 800 Apparel Pilot Program enacted into a United States Law that allows duty-free entry and duty concessions fer RP apparel exports by 31 March 20.10 in the eyent that the enactment of the RP 809+ into law precedes the afore- mentioned date, shall continue to Work for the ?implementation? or the law,- shall pursue this objective with complete dedication and Work diligently to achieve the objectives for each ouarter shall provide inputs and material InformatIon with respect to bilateral trade iSsues that may arise relative thereto 888A 3 services under this contract are adVIsory in nature- and the" obligatiOns of the Parties are not dependent on any speci?c outcome. or efforts. TehZ ?6 1?11? 1' . Period. This Contract shall commence on 01 April 2009 and shall continue until 31 March 2010 unless terminated by either party. A assessment shall be made by the in order to ensure achieving the objective. . Payment: agrees :to pay the amount FIVE THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLAR for the period of 01'Apr? 2009~ 30 June 2009. Thereafter, payment, shall be THIRTY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLAR payable at the end of every quarter unless earlier terminated by the DTI . Operating Cost Normal business costs incurred by including but not limited to telephone charges taxi fare photocopies and messengerial services shall jbebillable separately to but shall not exceed 1,000.00 in any month Without the. prior approval of These Operating costs- shall be billed. based on actual expenses covered by receipts and/or appropriate proot-?of-disbursement, . Extraordinary? Expenses. Expenses other? than the" normal costs-for-?SSiSIA members including but not limited to air fare (economy) hotel costs meals and out? oi-pock?et expenses and air traVel to travel to the Philippines or other locations shall be subject to the prior approval of DTI and will be invoiced separately with proper documentations bL?It the same shall not exceed 000 per quarter. . Exclusivity and Noh-transferability of the Contract. This Contract may not be transferred or by to any third party without the prior Written consent of or its 'successon-in- -interest. purposes of this provision third party to this Contract Shall mean any entity or person other than . Exemption for Third Party Liability and shall hold each other exempt free from any third party. claim I liability arising from the performance of for by reason of the obligations Covenants and stipulations under this Contract. . Periodic? Status Report._ shall provide a written report to the DTI on its activities transactions covenants stipulations inbludih?g the details appertaining thereto and any matter performed under this Contract or whenever required to by the DTI. In addition a quarterly written report shall be submitted to the Head of the Garments and TeXtile Industry Development Office . Modification ofrPrevious contract. This Contract modifies the terms of the Contract between DTI and dated April 2008; in Case of inconsistency between this Contract and the Contract dated April 1, 2008, this Contractshall take preCedence over the April 1, 12008 Contract. 10. This Contract can only be modi?ed when done in writing. and both parties must agree to such modi?cation. Resolution of Disputes In case of dISpute in the interpretation and application of this Contract the parties shall resolve the dispute through consultations with a view towards reaChing amicable settlement Termination. Either party, with the consent of the other party: may for justifiable reason(s) terminate this Contract with a thirty-day written notice sent by the canceling I rescinding party clearly stating the reasons therefor and duly accepted and consented to by the other party provided however that in case the terminates this ContraC?t it shall pay'SS&A its payment correspOnding to the month/s rendered to be paid at the and Of that quaneI I Should your company accept our proposal, kindly indicate your conformity by signing on. the. space provided below and return the signed copy to us. Very truly yours For the Department of Trade and Industry - -o 30 June 2009 Mr. Ronald J. Soriini . Sorini Samet Associates LLC Consulting and Government Affairs Practice 7?00 1.3th Street. NW Suite 930 Washington, DC 20005. SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS FOR THE CONTRACT WITH. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Dear Mr. Sorini: This letter outlines supplemental terms that we propose be made as an integral part of our Contract dated17?June. 2009. This letter sets forth the reporting "mechanism and projected timelines for the period ending March '31, 2010. 1. Submission of Documents and Treatment of Information. Studies research recommendations reports documents and papers made and obtained during the. period or and by reason of this Contract Shall be submitted to the through Undersecretary ELMER C. HERNANDEZ with copy furnished to Senior Undersecretary THOMAS G. AQUINO and Secretary PETER B. or whenever required to by the DTI These shall form part of the written report laid dewn in paragraph 8 of the Contract dated 17 June 2009 reports shall begin for. the month of July 2009. In addition. written report shall be submitted to the Head of the GTIDO at the end of every quarter. Except When required bnynited States laWS and-regulations or with the permission of shall notjdivulge or disrcio'se'to any third party information 0r data obtained-'fromDTl or or received in? the performance of this Contract. This provisiOn shall be enforceable between the'parties for a period of one 1) year from the termination 0r expiration of the Contract. 2. Roadmap, Targets andProjected Timelines 01 April 2009 Work with technical consultant and US. apparel Companiesand mills-to gather fabric information and narrow it down toestablish a range of US. sourced fabrics . under. the 809. compbneht? of the RP program and provide preliminary report. - Develop background materials to promote the RP 809+ Apparel Pilot Program Bill. introduction in the US Congress of the RP 809+ Apparel Pilot Program Bill. 01 July - 30 September 2009 I Meet with 75 Congressional o?iCes and report to on the meetings and strate'gy'adjustments.' - Attempt to attract 10-20 tic-sponsors for the RP bill. Re?p?ort on the levelofsup?portof key US. stakeholders and pronde recommendations to resolve any potential obstacles through ?out the process. Report on potential legislative vehicles. 01 October-31 December 2009 Meet with'additiona?l 75 Congressional offices andreport to DTI on the meetings and strategy adjustments. Attempt to attract 8-10 Coasponsors .for the RP bill. Report on potential viable leg'i'Slative vehicles. - RP legislation attached to. a viable vehicle. 01' January-.31 March 20.10 - The Bill is enacted into a .-Law (if not done in theorevbus qUarter). In the event of the enactment of the RP 809+ into'law, will work to come to an agreement with the Ob?ama Administration of?cials on term of the implementation of the?program, for the enforcement of the?law with-the US customs authorities, and begin working on promoting the RP program among the members? of?the us. textile industry? and ?retailers. . Prior Noti?cation and Consultation. To the extentpracticable, shall notify and cansu'lt the DTI in adVance for any changes inrthe bill. The shall provide its?c?omments thereto which shall. be communicated by to the sponsor of the bill. 4. Obligations of the Parties. The parties shall observe all substantial obligations provided under the Contract dated-17 June-?2009 Contract. Should your company accept these supplemental terms, kindly indicate your conformity by signing on the space provided below and return the Signed copy to us. We look forward to working with you on this RP 809+ Bill to be a law, Very truly yours, For the Department?of Trade and Industry s" iti??n NOl-i?i?ii i i?iZ =6 it? it it?ll? ?1332