Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

    Sol. HR001126S0010SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 63d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    63
    closes Aug 25, 2026
    POSTED
    Jun 10, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC11
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The DICE program by the Department of Defense aims to develop decentralized coordination and local inference control algorithms for AI agents. This initiative focuses on creating scalable and resilient systems capable of executing long-term missions in contested environments while ensuring human oversight. The program seeks innovative solutions that align with the principles of decentralized self-organization.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    HR001126S0010
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    June 10, 2026
    Response Deadline
    August 25, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC11
    Contract Code
    97AE
    Primary Contact
    BAA Coordinator
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    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.

    Key dates

    1. June 10, 2026Posted Date
    2. August 25, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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