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Performance-based payments (PBPs) are the preferred government financing method, made on the basis of objective, measurable performance events or criteria. Unlike progress payments tied to costs incurred, PBPs are tied to accomplishment of defined milestones or metrics. They incentivize efficient performance rather than cost accumulation and can be structured to provide better cash flow than traditional progress payments.

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  • +Can provide up to 90% financing regardless of business size
  • +Incentivizes efficient performance and early milestone completion
  • +Preferred by government — may strengthen proposal competitiveness
  • +Events are tied to technical progress, not just cost accumulation
  • +Flexible structuring allows front-loading of payments for working capital

Cash Flow Impact

Can exceed progress payment cash flow levels when events are well-structured. Payments up to 90% of contract price can be front-loaded to critical early milestones. No requirement to link payment amounts to costs incurred, allowing strategic cash flow optimization.

Related Payment Types

Milestone PaymentsFAR 32.10

Other Payment Types

Progress PaymentsFAR 32.5Cost ReimbursementFAR 32.001, FAR 16.3Commercial Item FinancingFAR 32.2Contract Financing (Advance Payments)FAR 32.4Prompt Payment Act (Net 30)FAR 32.9Fast Payment ProcedureFAR 13.4

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