This federal contract award, valued at $1,207,171.40, was issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Center to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, operating through its Sponsored Projects Administration Division. The contract supports the Operation IceBridge campaign in Greenland, which utilizes NASA aircraft. Specifically, Columbia University will provide personnel, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary to deploy and support the AirGrav airborne gravimeter system for collecting gravity measurements during the flights. This effort does not have a set-aside designation. The contract has a period of performance through September 30, 2010. Columbia University is a renowned private research institution with a strong track record of collaborating with federal agencies on cutting-edge research and development across diverse scientific and technical domains.