Investing in a lobbyist is perhaps the most productive investment possible.  Who wouldn't invest $56 for a very probable  $650 return in such a short time frame, especially when you are the only vendor being considered?  Regarding  this sole- source procurement, which came first - the requirement or the solution?  Was this as simple as it appears or did the lobbyist first contact the Senator to pitch the idea and encourage a sole source procurement before contacting  various vendors in order to realize a maximum lobbying fee for such a sure thing?