### Company Overview & Leadership
ARETUM operates as a leading government contracting company, specializing in technology-enabled mission support services for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal-Civilian customers [17][1]. The organization supports missions and initiatives globally, providing mission support to over 20 federal agencies [2]. ARETUM currently manages more than 100 contracts, acting as the prime contractor for 95% of its engagements [2]. The company achieved its comprehensive service position by strategically combining the core competencies of Miracle Systems, Panum Telecom LLC, Marton Technologies, and Artemis Consulting [3].
ARETUM provides full-lifecycle IT strategy, architecture, software, infrastructure, enterprise PMO, and governance support services to Federal agencies [9]. Its core focus areas include Next Generation Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Enablement, Digital Transformation, and Engineering Services [2]. Key service domains also encompass Consulting, Program Management Office (PMO), Customer Experience, Financial Consulting, and Training [1]. The company’s digital transformation services leverage open-source stacks such as JEE, Spring, LAMP, and MEAN, and include expertise in voice technology, creating Alexa skills, flash briefings, and Google Home applications [10]. Furthermore, ARETUM utilizes e-Verify to check employment authorization [14].
The firm actively supports the DOD, extending a comprehensive spectrum of acumen to the Air Force Global Strike Command, specifically through contributions to the Nuclear Command, Control, and Integration Defense Programs [17]. Subject Matter Experts support strategic and long-term planning for the B-1 and B-2 bombers and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) [17]. ARETUM also collaborates with the Air Combat Command (ACC) Headquarters to facilitate the organization, training, and equipping of the Combat Air Force (CAF) [17]. The firm tenders an all-encompassing array of expertise to the Army, covering Force Development, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Environmental Stewardship, Occupational Health and Safety, Training Support, and Logistics [17]. The company’s education initiatives underpin inter-agency training programs and bolster NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s capacities [17].
The leadership team drives strategic direction and growth, including recent appointments and promotions: * Rohit Gupta serves as CEO and Operating Partner, having been promoted to the role [7]. * Damian DiPippa was brought on as CEO [16]. * Sean DuGuay joined as Chief Growth Officer on December 9, 2024, bringing nearly 30 years of GovCon experience [21]. * Tiffany Bailey, Executive VP of Operations & Growth, delivered a 25% surge in revenue and market share within two years and developed a $1 billion pipeline of high-value opportunities [18]. * Darla Moon serves as the CFO [16].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Aretum, a mid-size government consulting firm based in Bethesda, Maryland [11], maintains a robust federal presence, supporting over 30 federal agencies [9] across the Defense, Homeland Security, and Federal Civilian markets [9]. The firm currently supports over 100 contracts [9] and maintains a high level of direct engagement, serving as the prime contractor for 90% of its contracts [9].
The company secured multiple significant contract awards in January 2025, expanding its reach in emerging technologies. These wins include the GSA Polaris Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) through a Joint Venture (JV) with GCI [14] and the SeaPort NxG contract, enabling the delivery of professional support services to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps (USMC) [13]. Aretum also announced in January 2025 that it received multiple OASIS+ contract awards across various pools, including Unrestricted, WOSB, 8(a), and SB, utilizing Joint Ventures [11]. This achievement builds upon the firm's history as one of the largest task order awardees under the legacy OASIS SB contract [11].
Aretum maintains a strong presence in the Department of Defense (DoD) sector through vehicles such as the Joint Enterprise-Research, Development, Acquisition, and Production/Procurement (JE-RDAP) IDIQ Contract [1] and the Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) contract (W15P7T-17-D-0122), active from May 15, 2017, to May 15, 2027 [3]. Civilian agency support includes the GSA Consolidated Federal Supply Schedule [1] and the GSA 8(a) STARS II Joint Venture (JV) IDIQ Contract [1].
#### Contract Vehicles * The GSA IT 70 (Full and Open) contract (GS-35F-0426S) remains active from May 23, 2016, through May 22, 2026 [5]. * The GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) (GS-00F-037CA) is a Full and Open contract running from February 5, 2020, to February 4, 2025 [5]. * Aretum holds the GSA OASIS SB 8(a) Pool 3 contract (47QRAD20D8325), effective July 29, 2020, until July 28, 2025 [5]. * The firm maintains the Army JE-RDAP SB contract (W911QY-18-D-0110), with a base period running from November 1, 2017, to October 31, 2027, plus a five-year extension [5]. * The HCaTS 8(a) Pool 1 contract (47QREB21D0010) is effective December 21, 2020, through December 20, 2025 [5]. * The HCaTS Unrestricted Pool 1 contract (GS02Q16DCR0011) runs from May 11, 2016, to September 25, 2026 [5]. * The HCaTS 8(a) Pool 2 contract (47QREB21D0033) is active from December 21, 2020, through December 20, 2025 [5].
#### Notable Programs * Aretum holds a Single Award BPA with FEMA for Quantitative Analysis, Evaluations and Data Management Support (47QRAD20D8325), running from September 28, 2022, to September 27, 2027 [3]. * The firm supports the USDA Food & Nutrition Service’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Technical Assistance Support under contract 12319821A0016, effective September 15, 2021, through September 15, 2026 [3]. * The US Army Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) (W52P1J-17-G-0081) is active from July 31, 2017, to July 31, 2027 [3]. * A