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Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

Agency: DARPA - Information Processing Technologies Office

Assistance Listings: 12.910 -- Research and Technology Development

Last Updated: June 10, 2026
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...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

Grantor contact information

Description

BAA Coordinator DICE@darpa.mil

Email

DICE@darpa.mil

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
HR001126S0010.pdf
HR001126S0010.pdf
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
A1_-_DICE_Abstract_Template.docx
A1 - DICE Abstract Template
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
P1_-_DICE_Volume_I_Template.docx
P1 - DICE Volume I Proposal Template
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
P2_-_DICE_Volume_II_Template.docx
P2 - DICE Volume II Proposal Template
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
P3_-_DICE_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pptx
P3 - DICE Proposal Summary Slide Template
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
P4_-_DARPA_Standard_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx
P4 - DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
CF_Biographical_Sketch.pdf
CF Biographical Sketch
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
CF_Biographical_Sketch_Sample.docx
CF Biographical Sketch Sample
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
CF_Other_Support.pdf
CF Other Support
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
CF_Other_Support_Sample.docx
CF Other Support Sample
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
Associate_Contractor_Agreement.docx
Associate Contractor Agreement
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC
DICE_CUIG_APR_2026_v1.0.pdf
DICE Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Guide
Jun 10, 2026 02:08 PM UTC

Link to additional information

SAM.gov Contract Opportunities

Closing: August 25, 2026

See Full Announcement for details.

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HR001126S0010

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Other

Procurement contract

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

June 10, 2026

Archive date:

September 24, 2026

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