UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  September 28, 2018

Commission File Number:  00115757

ImageWare Systems, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter.)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
330224167
(IRS Employer Identification No.)



10815 Rancho Bernardo Rd., Suite 310, San Diego, California 92127
(Address of principal executive offices)

858-673-8600
(Registrant's Telephone number)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 28, 2018, ImageWare Systems,Inc. (the "Company") was selected as a participating vendor as part of a team led by IBM Canada Limited to provide identity authentication for employees in Canadian airports. The Company's agreement with IBM Canada Limited is valued at approximately $2.8 million over the term of the agreement and involves software development, licenses and maintenance over a five year period with an option for an additional five year term.

The Company anticipates software deliveries commencing in the fourth quarter of 2018 and continuing into 2019. Maintenance will commence after the delivery of the project is complete which is anticipated to be later in 2019.


SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ImageWare Systems, Inc.


Date:   October 2, 2018
By: /s/ James Miller

Name: James Miller
Title: Chief Executive Officer