That can be pared back to a slightly more accurate state. a) They have always had a relationship with the NSA as a vendor, b) That relationship is open. C is

That can be pared back to a slightly more accurate state. a) They have always had a relationship with the NSA as a vendor, b) That relationship is open. C is only implied. The NSA may have paid them $10mm, but because of B, that would not count as a 'secret deal', just a deal that was not publicized.