BUT now the questions becomes, Should he be bugging them (for their status) or just wait untill they are ready? He doesn't want to piss them off by calling every day. They told him (IMO) that we are on track and will be doing it shortly, (looks good for August) What more can he ask from a client. He and WE need to sit tight and wait.
You military type will remember 'Hurry up and wait' as SOP.