Caelum Research Corporation, founded in 1987 by Michael Yeh, Ph.D. and Diana Yeh, is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has established itself as a leader in information technology, systems engineering, and applied sciences [1]. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland within the I-270 Technology Corridor, the company has built a 37-year track record of excellence serving both US Government agencies and commercial clients [1].
Under the continued leadership of its founders, H. Michael Yeh, Ph.D. (President) and Diana Yeh [1], Caelum has developed comprehensive capabilities across multiple domains:
- Enterprise IT and Information Management [5]
- Cybersecurity and Cloud Technology [5]
- Systems Engineering and Program Management [4]
- Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence [5]
- Logistics Support Services [4]
The company maintains operations across multiple Continental U.S. (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS) locations, with a significant presence in 12 states including Maryland, Virginia, California, and Texas [4]. Their service delivery is strengthened by a robust quality management framework and security infrastructure:
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (achieved May 2017) [1]
- ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 IT Service Management [2]
- CMMI-SVC Level 2 Maturity and Level 3 Capability [2]
- FCL - Top Secret Security Clearance [4]
Caelum has secured significant positions in federal contracting through several strategic vehicles:
- GSA Multiple Award Schedule IT Professional Services (GS-35F-007DA) [5]
- SeaPort-NxG Prime Contract N00178-19-D-7298 (2019-2029) [3]
- GSA Alliant Small Business Prime ($15 billion ceiling) [1]
- DOC NOAALink Small Business ($2.5B ceiling) [6]
The company's commitment to excellence has been recognized through various achievements and awards:
- ISO 27001:2013 certification for Information Security Management Systems (2017) [2]
- Selection as ITES-3S contract awardee [2]
- NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service contract award [2]
- Department of State ITPS Blanket Purchase Agreement selection [2]
As a certified Woman-Owned Small Business [1] and Minority-Owned Business (Asian-Pacific American Owned) [4], Caelum continues to expand its capabilities in emerging technologies while maintaining strong relationships with defense and civilian agencies. The company's strategic focus on digital transformation and process modernization [8] positions it for continued growth in federal IT services and systems engineering solutions.