Carolina Espinoza

FAR Part 27 Overhaul: Key Changes to Intellectual Property in Federal Contracting

As part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 27, which addresses patents, data, and copyrights was revised. While most changes were driven by the need for plain language, greater clarity, improved readability, and streamlined procedures, a few notable changes were introduced that will impact the treatment of intellectual property in federal government contracting. Special and Existing Works FAR Sections 27.405-1 and 27.405-2, which address special works and existing works, were revised. Notably, the prescriptions . . . Read More

SBA & Other Agencies Mentor-Protégé Programs

Click here to  view  the recorded session. Join NVSBC ’s Marie Myszkier and PilieroMazza GovCon attorneys Cy Alba  and Krissy Crallé for the latest episode in NVSBC’s Virtual Training Series, “SBA & Other Agencies Mentor-Protégé Programs,” where they explore key aspects of mentor-protégé opportunities across federal agencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights to support your company’s success!

FAR Part 19 Shake-Up: What It Means for Your Contracts, Your Team, and Your Bottom Line

Click here to  view  the recorded session. Significant revisions to FAR Part 19 will reshape how the federal government engages with small business government contractors, and there are implications for prime and subcontractors alike. In this webinar, PilieroMazza ’s  Cy Alba  unpacks the new rules, explains how they affect your bidding strategies and compliance obligations, and shares tactics to ensure your company stays contract-ready. Learning objectives include: understand key changes to FAR Part 19; evaluate the impact on contracting strategies; and apply compliance best . . . Read More

8(a) Certifications are Changing: What Small Businesses Must Know in 2025

Click here to  view  the recorded session. GovCon Giants’ Eric Coffie and PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon show you the critical changes happening with 8(a) and other small business certifications in 2025 that you must know to protect and grow your business. In this video, they break down the latest updates, including the overhaul of FAR Part 19, the reinstatement of the “bonafide place of business” rule for construction, and why certification approvals are taking longer. Eric and Meghan explain the ongoing compliance . . . Read More

NVSBC Training Session: Cy Alba and Krissy Crallé Discuss “SBA & Other Agencies Mentor-Protégé Programs”

Join NVSBC ’s Marie Myszkier and PilieroMazza GovCon attorneys Cy Alba  and Krissy Crallé for the latest episode in NVSBC’s Virtual Training Series, “SBA & Other Agencies Mentor-Protégé Programs,” where they explore key aspects of mentor-protégé opportunities across federal agencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights to support your company’s success! Click here  to listen. About Cy Alba Cy is a partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group . He counsels clients in a broad range of government contracting matters before government agencies and federal courts that include overall regulatory . . . Read More