Federal Grounds
Maintenance & Environmental
Services
Delivering mission-critical grounds maintenance, national cemetery operations, and healthcare environmental services for VA facilities, military installations, and federal agencies — backed by $100M+ in proven federal contract performance.
Federal Contract Experience
Prime Federal Contracts
VA Healthcare Facilities
CPARS Ratings
Mission-Critical
Federal Services
Vet-Blue LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in healthcare environmental services and facility support for federal agencies. Our leadership team brings over $100M in federal contract experience, with performance across 15+ VA healthcare facilities and a proven track record of Very Good to Exceptional CPARS ratings.
We deliver mission-critical services with a focus on compliance, workforce performance, and operational consistency. Our key personnel have successfully managed operations at sites including Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Campbell, and Fort Hood — demonstrating the capacity to handle any project scope with zero learning curve risk.
SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with verified federal contracting credentials.
Exceptional CPARS
Consistently rated Very Good to Exceptional across all federal contract performance evaluations.
Veteran Leadership
Led by a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief with 25+ years of military and federal contracting experience.
Zero Learning Curve
Our leadership team brings direct, hands-on experience managing over $100M in federal contracts.
Core Service Areas
Fort Hood, Fort Campbell, Fort Sam Houston, and more
Grounds Maintenance
Large-scale grounds maintenance services for federal facilities and military installations, ensuring consistent performance, safety, and compliance across operations of any scale.
- Turf management & irrigation system maintenance
- Landscaping, mowing, and seasonal grounds operations
- Scalable workforce deployment across large federal installations
- Pesticide applications and integrated pest management
- Airfield and ammunition bunker area maintenance
Past Performance
Our key personnel have managed federal grounds maintenance and cemetery operations at the nation's most demanding sites, consistently earning Very Good to Exceptional CPARS ratings.
Arlington National Cemetery
32,000 headstones maintained
300,000 headstones cleaned annually
Fort Hood Grounds Maintenance
20,000+ acres managed
Large-scale turf & grounds operations
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
173+ acres of improved turf
116,228 headstones & markers maintained
Fort Campbell Base-Wide
75,000+ acres managed
60+ employees, full grounds operations
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
9,348 acres maintained
5.1M headstones trimmed annually
Crown Hill National Cemetery
Complete grounds & headstone maintenance
100% self-performance achieved
West Point Military Academy
Comprehensive cemetery operations
Ceremonial & interment support
Chattanooga National Cemetery
5,280 acres maintained
18,060 headstones raised/realigned
NAICS Codes
Janitorial Services
Landscaping Services
Facilities Support Services
Other Services to Buildings & Dwellings
Remediation Services
Soil Preparation, Planting & Cultivating
Certifications & Registrations
Why
Vet-Blue?
Delivering mission-critical environmental services with proven performance, veteran leadership, and compliance-driven execution across the nation's most demanding federal facilities.
$100M+ Federal Contract Experience
Proven Performance Across VA, DoD, and Army Facilities
Veteran Owned and Operated
Consistently High CPARS Ratings (Very Good to Exceptional)
CHEST-Certified Healthcare Cleaning Professionals
Scalable Operations from Cemeteries to Large Installations
Specialized in Healthcare Environmental Services
Mission-Focused, Compliance-Driven Execution
Leadership
Veteran-led leadership with proven federal contracting expertise and a combined track record of managing over $100M in government contracts.
Jim Shepherd
President / Director of Grounds Operations
25+ years of military and federal contracting experience
- Managed operations at Arlington National Cemetery, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Hood, and Fort Campbell
- OSHA 30 Certified, Certified Grounds Operations Manager (CGOM)
- FAA Air Traffic Control School graduate
Larry Winslett
Alternate Site Supervisor / Quality Control Manager
Decades of NCA operations and quality control expertise
- Developed the proven 13-section Quality Control Plan (QCP) system
- Managed Fort Hood (20,000+ acres), Jefferson Barracks, Fort Sam Houston
- Commercial Turf & Ornamental Horticultural License (NY/NJ)
Wendell Gabbard
Logistics & Equipment / Lifecycle Manager
Expert in equipment lifecycle management and logistics optimization
- Manages acquisition, maintenance, and deployment of all equipment
- Implements preventative maintenance programs across multiple contracts
- MA in Education, Rank I in Administration
Contact Us
For contracting inquiries, partnership opportunities, or service-related questions, please complete the form or reach out directly. A member of our team will respond promptly.