Pentagon’s $2.5 Billion Border Contracts Went to Three Companies

Virtually all of the $2.5 billion the Pentagon has contracted so far for border barrier construction has been awarded to just three companies, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Contracts totaling $2.48 billion for 129 miles of barriers were awarded in recent months to Southwest Valley Constructors of New Mexico; SLS Company, Ltd. of Texas; and Bfbc LLC of Montana. The Pentagon said the remainder of the $2.5 billion would be obligated by the end of this month.

The projects are the first tranche of the military’s efforts to help build President Donald Trump’s border wall. The funding ...