Audio System Modernization
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 030ADV26R0049
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20540, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress seeks design and implementation of a modernized audio system for the historic Coolidge Auditorium, a 485-seat venue, with proposals due August 25, 2026. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a firm-fixed-price contract structure, not restricted by set-aside.
Place of performance is Washington, DC at the Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building. The procurement mandates an IP-based solution utilizing Dante audio transport protocol over Ethernet to replace the venue's inoperable analog infrastructure. Key deliverables include site survey and system design due February 5, 2027; infrastructure removal by September 29, 2027; and installation and commissioning by September 29, 2027, followed by a one-year warranty period through September 27, 2028. The scope encompasses gigabit Ethernet switches with redundancy, Dante cabling, front-of-house speakers, three audio consoles (extended Yamaha DM series for front-of-house, compact Yamaha DM series for monitor mix, and a recording booth console), wireless receivers compatible with existing Shure ULX-D microphones, recording equipment, custom technical furniture, and integration of government-furnished intercom, PTZ cameras, and lighting console. Personnel performing installation and commissioning must hold CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification, and control system programming personnel must hold Q-SYS certification. Evaluation prioritizes technical approach, followed by corporate experience (3–5 relevant projects completed within seven years), past performance, and price. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST; RSVP required by August 10 at 12:00 PM. Questions are due August 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. NAICS is 238210; PSC is T016.
Notice text
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The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to modernize the audio systems for the historic Coolidge Auditorium. The 485-seat venue was constructed as an addition in 1925 for the primary purpose of hosting chamber music concerts. During the mid-1990’s it experienced an upgrade to several components which included adding structed audio amplification, wall panels, floor boxes, audio patch bays, and equipment racks. This analog infrastructure is mostly inoperable, and most of the devices once connected have been decommissioned. To support the wide-range of performances, lectures, and other events that occur in the space – portable audio equipment is loaded in/out for every event. This modernization effort for the audio systems will replace the existing analog infrastructure with digital audio equipment to remove the use of audio equipment housed in road cases, visible cable runs through the house – and provide a modern audio solution that complements the original acoustic quality of the auditorium.
The Contractor shall design and implement a new audio system for the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium.
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The purpose of this amendment is to include a site visit and revised the date the questions are due. See attached amendment.
Update #1 ·
The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to modernize the audio systems for the historic Coolidge Auditorium. The 485-seat venue was constructed as an addition in 1925 for the primary purpose of hosting chamber music concerts. During the mid-1990’s it experienced an upgrade to several components which included adding structed audio amplification, wall panels, floor boxes, audio patch bays, and equipment racks. This analog infrastructure is mostly inoperable, and most of the devices once connected have been decommissioned. To support the wide-range of performances, lectures, and other events that occur in the space – portable audio equipment is loaded in/out for every event. This modernization effort for the audio systems will replace the existing analog infrastructure with digital audio equipment to remove the use of audio equipment housed in road cases, visible cable runs through the house – and provide a modern audio solution that complements the original acoustic quality of the auditorium.
The Contractor shall design and implement a new audio system for the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Audio System Modernization | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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