LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2026 — Inspirit Equity today announced the acquisition of Valiant O&M, the operations and maintenance division of Valiant Integrated Defense Services. Upon closing, the business will operate as Vulcan Government Services (“VGS”), an independent provider of facility operations, maintenance, and logistics services to U.S. government agencies.
The transaction represents a highly complex corporate carve-out, requiring the separation and establishment of a mission-critical government services business as an independent company.
VGS provides logistics and facilities services for hospitals, medical facilities, research laboratories, and other critical infrastructure, as well as chemical management and logistics support services. The company supports various U.S. government clients through a diversified portfolio of long-term contracts both domestically and overseas.
“VGS has earned an exceptional reputation for delivering highly specialized services in environments where reliability and operational excellence are critical,” said Charles Gores, Founder and CEO of Inspirit Equity. “Demand for those services continues to grow as agencies invest in the readiness and resilience of critical infrastructure, and we're excited to support the team as they build on that foundation.”
VGS will continue to be led by Chuck Phillips as Chief Executive Officer, who joined Valiant in 2023 and has overseen the O&M business as Vice President and General Manager.
“This is an exciting new chapter for our team and our customers. As a standalone company, we can operate with greater focus, agility and strategic flexibility,” said Phillips. “Inspirit's support will allow us to continue investing in our people, expand our capabilities, and deliver the reliable service our customers count on every day.”
Near-term priorities will include adding dedicated business development resources, expanding the company's construction capabilities, and pursuing opportunities across existing and adjacent end markets.
“This is the type of complex transaction where we believe Inspirit's approach and capabilities can create significant value,” said Ryan Kanaley, Managing Director at Inspirit Equity. “Creating an independent company from a business of this size requires thoughtful planning and close coordination. We focused on making sure VGS has the people, systems, and resources in place to hit the ground running.”
In connection with the transaction, The McLean Group acted as exclusive financial advisor to Valiant O&M, Sidley Austin LLP served as legal counsel to Valiant, and Jones Day served as legal counsel to Inspirit Equity. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Inspirit Equity
Inspirit Equity is a Los Angeles-based investment firm that acquires and partners with businesses with strong market positions and opportunities for growth. The firm works closely with management teams to strengthen operations, invest in people and infrastructure, and support long-term value creation. Backed by permanent capital, Inspirit takes a long-term approach to building durable businesses.
