Mobilization
The up-front costs of standing up a new contract — hiring, equipment, materials — incurred before any invoice is paid.
Mobilization refers to the up-front costs of starting a new contract: hiring and onboarding staff, buying materials and equipment, and setting up to perform the work. All of it happens before you can submit a first invoice, and long before the government pays — making mobilization a frequent driver of early cash-flow strain.
For newly awarded or fast-growing contractors, the mobilization period is where deals can fall apart: you've won work you can't quite afford to start. Mobilization funding addresses this gap so you can perform the award.
Invoice factoring helps by advancing up to 90% of your invoices as soon as you begin billing, quickly replenishing the cash you fronted to mobilize.
Frequently asked questions
What is mobilization in government contracting?
The up-front costs of starting a new contract — hiring, equipment, materials, setup — incurred before the first invoice is paid. It's a common source of early cash-flow strain.
How do I fund mobilization costs?
Mobilization funding and invoice factoring can cover startup costs. Once you begin invoicing, factoring advances up to 90% of each invoice to replenish what you fronted to mobilize.
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