Revolutionizing Traffic Management and Security for Military Bases
TAMPA, FL – March 13, 2026 – Ombra announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1,799,866.93 focused on Secure Mobility Access and Real-Time Traffic (SMART) to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now in April 2026, Ombra will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.
“Continuing Phase II of our SMART technology contract is a testament to Ombra’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence,” said Michael Fieldson, Founder and President of Ombra.
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of War, or the U.S. government.
About Ombra
Ombra is a leading technology and professional services firm that works primarily with the US Department of War (DOW), developing technology products in the areas of biometrics, space technologies, AI, machine learning, power and energy, chemical detection, undersea, and more. The team has several US military veterans to solve the technology challenges of the DOW effectively, efficiently, and reliably. Since 2018, Ombra has worked on numerous technology projects for the DOW including for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Special Operations Forces, and more. More information at: https://@ombra.us/
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces. With a workforce spanning across nine technology areas and 40 other operations around the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, AFWERX employs military, civilian and contractor personnel executing an annual $1.4 billion annual budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: afwerx.com.
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