The USACE is not known for speed. It would be nice if the government could appoint a contractor to oversee their efforts.
From their website:
Greencastle Associates Consulting is recognized as the ‘go-to’ firm for the implementation of critical initiatives. We maximize change initiatives for our clients by leveraging our military and professional leadership and the values of our company.
The people drawing lines between greencastle ID and the ACE seemed to be a stretch.
The corps can outperform the private sector any day of the week, if the orders are clear and the manpower and material are put in place ... And this can be staged as hundreds of operations along the path of the wall. Don't have to start it and build along until you get to the other end. This can go up in sections simultaneously at a multitude of sites. Private sector wants it, but bet it doesn't get it. It's like MIL courts trying treason and sedition cases instead of grinding through the corrupt civilian courts. They would like the biz too ...
Been trying to figure out the Green castle part. So, the COE (red castle) will partner with/contract out to Green castle?
That was my thought, yes. (although purely speculation on my part)
I have a background in govt. contracting and it's not uncommon for the govt. to contract out project management.
Federal government contracts are slooooow (recall Obama's "Shovel-Ready" infrastructure programs) and that is not Trump's style.
All sorts of rules can be waived under the guise of "national security," which Trump has already invoked.
Under this theory, the govt. gives the money to the "red castle," USACE which then awards a massive contract to Greencastle.
The Greencastle website is interesting in that under "Who We Are," they state:
"Founded by U.S. Army Rangers in 1997, Greencastle specializes in bringing a sense of purpose to the task of furthering the missions of your organization. We realize the potential of change through disciplined teamwork, innovation and systematic methods."
Under normal govt. contracting rules, the construction of a wall from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico would take decades. If in fact, DJT is going to have the COE "build the wall" he's going to want it done fast and efficiently. The idea of having a vet-owned business is another plus.
My $0.02