Notice ID: 1d0790fde85c41a49b59d835f996a6f5Solicitation

Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

Archived on September 24, 2026. Original response deadline: August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Full description on SAM.gov.

Description

The DICE program seeks to develop the theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control to enable a scalable, adaptive, and resilient collective of heterogeneous AI agents that can autonomously execute sustained long-time-horizon missions in contested environments while remaining under human control. In contrast to small-scale, rigid, and fragile centralized orchestration or the high-risk unpredictable nature of ad hoc compositions of AI agents, DICE aims to harness the scalability and adaptability of self-organizing systems while minimizing risks and ensuring that the collective behavior remains predictable and aligned with intended outcomes. This approach mirrors the principles of decentralized self-organization that underpin the internet's own scalability and resilience, where robust global behavior emerges from simple, local rules.

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Overview

Agency:

Department of WarDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)

Office:DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Posted:July 14, 2026

NAICS:541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Last Updated:Oct 27, 2026

First published:June 10, 2026 2:07 PM UTC

Last updated on SAM.gov:September 24, 2026 5:07 AM UTC

PSC:AC11: NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH

Set-Aside:Not specified

Type:Solicitation

Place of Performance:Not specified

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Contacts

Contracting Officer

Primary Contact

BAA Coordinator

DICE@darpa.mil

Documents

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HR001126S0010-Amendment-01.pdf
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HR001126S0010.pdf
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DICE_CUIG_APR_2026_v1.0.pdf
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Associate_Contractor_Agreement.docx
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CF_Other_Support_Sample.docx
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CF_Biographical_Sketch_Sample.docx
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CF_Biographical_Sketch.pdf
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P4_-_DARPA_Standard_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx
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P3_-_DICE_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pptx
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P2_-_DICE_Volume_II_Template.docx
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P1_-_DICE_Volume_I_Template.docx
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A1_-_DICE_Abstract_Template.docx
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Lifecycle

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Version 1SolicitationArchivedJune 10, 2026 2:07 PM UTC
Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)
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Version 3SolicitationArchivedCurrentJuly 14, 2026 3:17 PM UTC
Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)
Notice 1d0790fde85c41a49b59d835f996a6f5 on SAM.gov

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Title	Phase	Agency	NAICS	Set Aside	Posted	Deadline	Location

Additional Details

Solicitation Number

HR001126S0010

Archive Date

Sep 24, 2026

Office Address

ARLINGTON, VA, 222032114