Contract awarding is not at all within my purview. A consultant who communicates with the government regarding contract awarding must be registered as a lobbyist. However, organizations and corporations who communicate with regard to contract awarding do not lobby. That's not lobbying because I assume there are rules in place for contracting, which strikes something of a balance and also requires some transparency. Communications to do with contract awarding do not constitute lobbying for organizations and corporations.
On November 27th, 2020. See this statement in context.