Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) Proposers Day

Location: Federal
Posted: Apr 28, 2026
Due: May 19, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: DARPA-SN-26-72
Publication URL: To access bid details, please log in.
Follow
Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) Proposers Day
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
DARPA-SN-26-72
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 28, 2026 03:57 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 19, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: May 30, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AC11 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Place of Performance:
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.
Attachments/Links
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
  • ARLINGTON , VA 222032114
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Apr 28, 2026 03:57 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Related Document

Apr 29, 2026[Special Notice (Updated)] Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE) Proposers Day
Daily notification on new contract opportunities

With GovernmentContracts, you can:

  • Find more opportunities and win more business
  • Receive daily alerts for all new bid opportunities
  • Get contract opportunities matched to your business
ONE WEEK FREE TRIAL

See also

Follow 53--CASTER,SWIVEL Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID SPE7LX26U7976 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency DEPT

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Bid Due: 6/12/2026

Follow 62--LIGHT ASSEMBLY,INDICAT Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID SPE4A626Q0915 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Bid Due: 6/11/2026

Follow SUBMIT A QUOTE TO PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN 10GB ETHERNET CIRCUIT BETWEEN

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Bid Due: 6/29/2026

Follow FY26 REDWOOD CITY CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Bid Due: 6/11/2026

* Disclaimer: Information regarding bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), or requests for qualifications (RFQs) is provided on this website only for convenience and does not constitute official public notice. Persons wishing to respond to or inquire about bids, RFPs, or RFQs should contact the appropriate government department.