RE:RE:RE:The call & mid afternoon update Fox I doubt ONC is looking for a deal now at least in earnest. They don't know what they want. I think they were ready to deal coming off June but the Bracelet result caught them by surprise.
It's easy to cut a deal. It should take a minimum of two months of time. Hire an investment firm, send out notification of intent, structure a two page term sheet and list key info you seek in tender
Distribute the term sheet and give a months time for companies to prepare and put forward offers. Collect, organize, clarify and rank offers. Negotiate with short list of companies. Select company and workout final contract details and sign the agreement.
If this process isn't happening. It's because ONC is not ready.
In the mean time. If a company submits a great offer they'll take it. And companies will be conducting due diligence in preparation.
The time will come for a deal after the Phase 3 breast cancer trial details are sorted out. My guess is the breast cancer phase 3 trial is the critical path item for a deal in breast cancer, pancreatic cancer etc.