Vanguard GCS delivers trusted facilities management, maintenance, and compliance consulting for VA medical centers, DOD installations, and federal agencies nationwide. Three decades of keeping mission-critical infrastructure operational.
Vanguard GCS, LLC is a veteran-owned enterprise established in 2021. We specialize in mission-critical facilities management for healthcare, defense, and federal infrastructure — keeping the systems that support our nation's veterans and service members running safely and reliably.
Led by CEO Dustin Powers, who brings over 20 years of combined military and civil service experience, our team understands government operations from the inside out. We know what contracting officers need, how federal facilities operate, and why compliance isn't optional — it's foundational.
Headquartered in Spring Branch, Texas, in the greater San Antonio area, we serve federal, state, and local agencies across the country with a focus on the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense.
Comprehensive facilities management and compliance expertise for mission-critical government infrastructure.
Scalable facilities maintenance programs across government sectors. Preventive and predictive maintenance, plant operations, utility optimization, and emergency on-call support services.
Lead mock survey auditors for The Joint Commission, CIHQ, DNV, and other accreditation bodies. Full triannual accreditation consulting — life safety assessments, management plans, and sample annual evaluations.
Expert guidance on NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, OSHA, and agency-specific compliance. Gap analysis, corrective action planning, and ongoing regulatory support.
NFPA 101 and NFPA 99 code training sessions, documentation best practices, and ongoing staff development to ensure sustained compliance between accreditation cycles.
Project and renovation management for government facilities. Subcontractor coordination, quality assurance, and adherence to federal construction and life safety standards.
Data-driven maintenance optimization, energy efficiency initiatives, and sustainable operations planning to reduce lifecycle costs while maintaining mission-critical readiness.
Select contract experience demonstrating our capabilities across VA and DOD environments.
| Contract ID | Agency | Description | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C25525P0140 | VA | NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code Training Sessions | Prime |
| 36C25525P0140 | VA | Joint Commission Mock Survey Consultation Services — Columbia, MO VAMC | Prime |
| 36C25525P0047 | VA | Joint Commission Triannual Accreditation Consultant Services — Life Safety Assessment, Management Plans, and Sample Annual Evaluations | Prime |
| W9128A22P0015 | DOD | Joint Commission Survey Services — Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System | Prime |
| 36C25623P0025 | VA | Life Safety Consulting Services — Tampa VAMC Life Safety Assessment | Prime |
| — | VA | Mock Joint Commission Survey — Eastern Kansas Health Care System (Awarded; DOGE cancellation before execution) | Prime |
| 36C26321P0843 | VA | TJC SOC and Regulatory Compliance Consulting — Iowa City VA Health Care System | Sub |
| 36C26321P0843 | VA | TJC SOC and Regulatory Compliance Consulting — Sioux Falls VA Medical Center | Sub |
| 36C24921Q0273 | VA | TJC SOC and Life Safety Plan Updates — Lexington VA Health Care System | Sub |
Additional past performance information available upon request.
We make it straightforward for contracting officers to engage our services through standard federal procurement channels.
Define your facilities maintenance, repair, or compliance consulting needs. We can assist with requirements development.
Choose the appropriate contract vehicle or procurement method. We accept direct awards, competitive bids, and task orders.
Contact us with your scope of work. We respond to RFQs and RFPs promptly with detailed, compliant proposals.
Upon award, our experienced team mobilizes quickly with full transition planning and dedicated project management.
Whether you're conducting market research, preparing a solicitation, or ready to award, we're here to help. Our team responds to all government inquiries within one business day.