Actually the cited article conclusion reads:

  Conclusion

  There is no evidence that Townes-Whitley’s connection to the first lady, 
  or CGI’s campaign contributions, had anything to do with the contract being 
  awarded to CGI Federal as viral emails suggest.

  Company and government officials say the contract was awarded through a competitive 
  — yet limited — process, and that Townes-Whitley was not involved.