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Government Contract Funding Checklist

Review the cash requirements of staffing, materials, mobilization, invoicing, and payment timing before contract performance begins.

Winning a contract and performing on it are two different cash events. Review each area before performance begins so the funding need—if there is one—is known early.

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Staffing

I know the hiring timeline and payroll cost before the first invoice is paid.
I can cover payroll during the ramp-up period without contract revenue.
Training, certifications, and clearance costs are estimated.

Materials & suppliers

I know which purchases must be made upfront, before payment arrives.
Supplier deposit and credit terms are documented.
Price changes or supply delays have a contingency.

Mobilization

Insurance, bonding, and compliance costs are budgeted.
Equipment, site setup, and logistics costs are estimated.
Permits and licensing costs and timelines are known.

Invoicing & payment timing

The invoicing schedule is defined in the contract, not assumed.
I know the payment terms and the realistic risk of late payment.
Any retention, holdback, or milestone structure is accounted for.

The full picture

I can state the total cash required before contract cash arrives.
The plan includes a cushion, not an exact-to-the-dollar budget.
If funding is needed, the timing of the need is specific.

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