Hudson £210m US defence contract under review
31st January 2026
USA: A $210m United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract recently awarded to Hudson Technologies has been rescinded after a bid protest from an unnamed competitor.
The five-year contract awarded in October last year was due to commence in July and included a five-year renewal option for the management and supply of refrigerants, compressed gases, cylinders and related items to US military commands and installations and federal civilian agencies.
Hudson has served as prime contractor since 2016 and was awarded this new contract following a standard periodic competitive review and rebidding process.
According to Hudson Technologies, the recently filed bid protest at the US Court of Federal Claims, challenges the DLA’s evaluation of proposals and the contract award to Hudson Technologies. In response, the DLA is reviewing its evaluation to determine whether corrective action is necessary and has rescinded the 2025 DLA contract award during this process.
While the bid protest and corrective action is pending, Hudson will continue providing logistics support under its existing contract which runs through July 2026.
Hudson Technologies president and CEO Kenneth Gaglione commented: “While this development is disappointing, bid protests are a common occurrence in government contracting matters, and we are confident that Hudson is in the best position to ultimately receive this contract.”
