How should subcontractors adapt payment and cashflow practices when federal agencies switch from paper to digital payments? 2026
GSA requires agencies to adopt digital payments by Dec 31, 2026; subcontractors must update SAM bank data, e-invoicing, and financing to avoid delayed payments and potential withholding.
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•7 min readWhat Is How should subcontractors adapt payment and cashflow practices when federal agencies switch from paper to digital payments? and Who Does It Affect?
What is How should subcontractors adapt payment and cashflow practices when federal agencies switch from paper to digital payments??
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According to GSA and the Treasury’s Fiscal Service, this is the process by which subcontractors update accounting, SAM.gov bank data, and invoicing workflows to receive electronic funds. Per FAR and DFARS guidance, it includes EFT enrollment, e-invoicing (G-Invoicing/FedRAMP-compatible), and contingency financing to avoid cashflow gaps after the 2026 transition.