ETEGENT TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.
Department of Defense · Contract
AI-Readiness Score
14/19
AI / ML Relevance
7/9
Problem Framing
4/5
Awardee Quality
3/5
Award
$1,999,800
Award amount
—
Award date
FA238424FB001
PIID
Awardee
10
Total awards
$13,540,107
Total $ won
12.7/19
Avg AI score
Description
HUMAN EVOLUTION OF ARTIFICIAL LEARNERS FOR INTELLIGENT OPERATIONAL SAR (HEALIOS)
Score Rationale
The program name explicitly signals machine learning ('artificial learners') applied to a specific sensor domain (SAR—synthetic aperture radar), suggesting genuine ML work in signal processing and pattern recognition rather than IT modernization; however, the description provides zero detail on techniques, architecture, or deliverables, preventing a higher score. The problem is anchored to a real operational domain (SAR intelligence) but lacks specificity on the operational gap, end-user, or success criteria beyond the acronym. Etegent Technologies is not a recognizable AI-native name (suggests a small/mid-tier contractor) but lacks the 'Systems/Solutions/Inc.' boilerplate of legacy primes, placing it in ambiguous territory between startup and niche defense vendor.