259 Holdings LTD LLC

259 Holdings LTD LLC, operating under the business name Microscope World, is a woman-owned small business specializing in the provision of microscopy equipment and related optical instruments to federal agencies. Registered in the System for Award Management since August 2005 and based in Carlsbad, California, the company has established itself as a reliable supplier of microscopes, cameras, and accessories supporting diverse federal missions ranging from medical device reviews to scientific research applications. The company maintains a woman-owned small business certification and operates as a limited liability partnership structure, positioning it to compete for set-aside contracts while serving the broader federal procurement marketplace.

Through its federal contract award history, 259 Holdings has delivered an extensive range of microscopy solutions and optical equipment to multiple departments and agencies. The company has supplied specialized microscopes including stereo microscopes with reflected and transmitted light capabilities, binocular stereo zoom microscopes, compound microscopes such as the Zeiss Axiolab 5 and Zeiss Axioscope 5 models, polarized light microscopes, and fluorescence microscopes. Additionally, the company has provided scientific-grade imaging equipment including Short-Wave Infrared cameras, CMOS sensor cameras, and related software and accessories. Primary funding agencies have included the Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Air Force Materiel Command, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and various other federal entities. Contract awards have ranged from individual purchase orders for specific equipment to delivery orders under the company's General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule vehicle. Set-aside designations have been applied to select awards, including total small business set-asides awarded by the Defense Health Agency, Food and Drug Administration, and National Institute of Standards and Technology. The company has also performed as a subcontractor to Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC, providing microscopes on awards issued in July 2024 and January 2023, demonstrating its role within the broader federal supply chain.

259 Holdings maintains a General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule contract, numbered 47QSMS24D006J, valued at $2,639,404 with a performance period extending through April 24, 2029. Under Special Item Number 333314, the contract authorizes procurement of microscopes and borescopes, encompassing compound microscopes, stereomicroscopes, polarized light microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, and petrographic microscopes, with pricing starting at $107.51 for select models. The schedule contract establishes a $100 minimum order and $250,000 maximum order value per Special Item Number, with standard delivery of 30 to 60 days and expedited three-day delivery available for in-stock items. Volume discounts apply for orders of three or more units, and the contractor offers customization capabilities including integrated cameras, software, and specialized optical components. Through this GSA MAS vehicle, the company has received numerous delivery orders from federal agencies including the Defense Health Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration through multiple Integrated Service Networks, National Institutes of Health divisions, Air Force Materiel Command, and U.S. Department of Agriculture entities. The delivery orders have supported applications ranging from medical device reviews and diagnostic testing to scientific research, product evaluation, and equipment maintenance and calibration services, demonstrating the broad applicability of the microscopy solutions across the federal government.

Retailer of microscope products for Universities, Professionals, schools, and many other applications. Microscopes include digital, low power, high power, specialized setups and microscope accessories.