Theater Rigging Control System Modernization
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The Library of Congress is seeking a contractor to modernize the historic Coolidge Auditorium’s theatrical rigging control system, which has been nonfunctional for over a year. Installed in the 1990s by Wenger/JR Clancy, the existing system features outdated, distributed control points, inconsistent motor behavior, and minimal system intelligence, with components now operating only through standalone manual overrides. The goal is to replace the failed control unit and consolidate all scattered rigging subsystems into a unified, interoperable control environment while preserving the auditorium’s historic integrity, structural constraints, and acoustic design. Work must adhere to strict preservation standards typical of protected performance venues, ensuring no compromise to the building’s heritage features during installation or integration. The solicitation, numbered 030ADV26R0048, was posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 26, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 334310 and is not subject to any set-aside provisions. The contract will be executed in Washington, D.C., with primary point of contact Olexiy Levchuk and secondary contact Moji Adejuwon available for inquiries. The project requires full removal of the legacy system and deployment of a new, centralized, intelligent rigging control platform capable of supporting the auditorium’s evolving performance and event needs while maintaining the historic character of the 485-seat venue originally designed for chamber music.
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The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to modernize the theatrical rigging control systems for the historic Coolidge Auditorium. The 485-seat venue opened in the 1920’s, designed with acoustic properties to support chamber music. The venue began to support other types of performances, in addition to other types of events. To support increased use, modernization was performed in the mid-1990’s which added motorized theatrical rigging and automation. The legacy infrastructure and system added in the 1990’s was installed by Wenger/JR Clancy, and is characterized by distributed control points, variable motor behavior, and limited system intelligence. The control unit for the system has been inoperable for over a year. The installed infrastructure reflects a rigging ecosystem in which motorized scenic elements were deployed as semi-independent subsystems with limited interoperability and with centralized control unit. At present, these subsystems can only be operated using standalone manual override stations, which are still operable for each component. This modernization effort is intended to unify these systems into a single theater rigging control environment and replace the non-working control unit. All work shall comply with historic preservation constraints, structural limitations, and restricted installation practices typical of protected performance venues.
The Contractor shall remove the current theatrical rigging control system and provide a new theatrical rigging control system for the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium.
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