Chainalysis sues DHS and ICE in federal claims court, arguing a sole-source contract to rival TRM Labs violated competitive bidding rules. A decision is requested by Sept. 10.
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Chainalysis Government Solutions is suing the U.S. government in the Court of Federal Claims, alleging the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement skipped competitive bidding rules to hand a sole-source contract to rival TRM Labs.
The case began with a July 30 phone conference. Chainalysis argues that the government’s own procurement record shows the decision was legally flawed. The government contends its choice was proper and should stand. TRM Labs has intervened in support of the U.S. position.
In 2025, ICE used blockchain-investigation tools from both Chainalysis and TRM Labs. Each vendor was identified as the only viable source for specific needs in separate notices. That September, ICE gave Chainalysis a $3.57 million order.
In January 2026, DHS and ICE raised contract caps for both companies without holding a competitive bidding process. Chainalysis now contests the government’s decision on the TRM Labs contract, saying the process unfairly favored its competitor, according to the firm's legal filing.
Judge Stephen Sidney Schwartz has not ruled on the merits. He has only set a procedural timeline. By August 21, the government and TRM Labs must reply to Chainalysis and file their own cross-motions for judgment. Chainalysis gets until August 26 to respond. Both sides then have until August 31 to submit final replies. Oral arguments and a joint appendix are due September 1 and September 2.
The government has asked for a decision by September 10, 2026.
Chainalysis wants the arrangement halted. No party has prevailed on the underlying dispute.
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