Yes, but he didn’t have to fly to DC 11 times with 8 staffers for the required meetings and briefings. And he didn’t have to wine and dine the purchasing staff at the strip club.
He didn’t have to have 7 different versions ready for higher approval, or pay 10% to the “Lobbyist” that connected him with the right purchasing agent.
And, he didn’t have to give a 5-10% skim to certain Democrat “Social Justice Orgs” to be eligible for the contract.
Sounds like you’ve been there.