Allison Hudson

Allison Hudson serves as the primary contracting lead for the W2R2 USA Engineering Research & Development Center, a Department of the Army facility focused on advancing military engineering capabilities through applied research and precision instrumentation development. She manages a diverse portfolio of research and development contracts, primarily supporting the design, calibration, and field deployment of analytical sensors, industrial process control systems, and battlefield-ready measurement technologies. Her role is central to translating scientific requirements into actionable procurement strategies that align with the Army’s technical modernization priorities, ensuring timely acquisition of mission-critical R&D services and specialized equipment. Hudson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of high-capacity research partners, including the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, Applied Research Associates, Inc., and the University of Maryland. These collaborations typically involve long-term, performance-based agreements for advanced instrumentation development, laboratory testing, and field validation services. She frequently engages academic and nonprofit research institutes alongside specialized small businesses, fostering partnerships that bridge cutting-edge innovation with operational military needs. Her procurement approach reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 45% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, with notable support for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) firms, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity in the technical supply base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334513 (Industrial Process Instrument Manufacturing), with significant activity in analytical laboratory instrumentation and electrical signal measurement systems. She specializes in acquiring custom-engineered sensors, calibration standards, and field-deployable diagnostic tools essential for materials testing, environmental monitoring, and soldier system integration, demonstrating deep expertise in physical sciences R&D procurement.