Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    FUTURE PROGRAM: DECENTRALIZED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THROUGH CONTROLLED EMERGENCE (DICE)

    Sol. DARPA-SN-26-65Special NoticeARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 36d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    36
    closes May 29, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 22, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC11
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The DICE program by DARPA aims to develop decentralized AI coordination and control algorithms for resilient, adaptive AI agents capable of executing long-term missions in contested environments. This initiative focuses on ensuring predictable collective behavior while maintaining human oversight, contrasting with traditional centralized systems.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-SN-26-65
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    April 22, 2026
    Response Deadline
    May 29, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC11
    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. April 22, 2026Posted Date
    2. May 29, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    FUTURE PROGRAM: 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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