Thanks IAS. Regarding this part:

"What I found most perplexing this time at the lab was the rushed tours, the lack of staff present, and the lack of viewing of the testing area where last year we had observed the start of quantum testing and the progress and measurements in N and P channels. Aside from only a couple lab personnel and of course, Daniel and the Dr., I noted almost no presence. I wasn't sure what to make of it, but on reflection, I would think hope/they are elsewhere. BAE? Third party? Partner facility? Seems to fit with timelines and plan to move."

I would suggest they only wanted authorized company personnel present during the tour to ensure a case of accidental loose lips didn't occur.