GOVERNMENT CONTRACT AWARDS

* Cornell Corrections of California Inc. of Ventura won a $1.5-million contract from the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., for social services.

* Robert D. Niehaus Inc. of Santa Barbara won a $507,478 contract from the Navy in San Diego for market analysis services.

* Quinn Engine Systems of Oxnard won a $313,446 contract from the Navy in Port Hueneme for engine components.

* Senior Flexonics Inc. of Burbank won a $183,600 contract from the Defense General Supply Center in Richmond, Va., for aircraft components.

* Industrial Electronic Engineers Inc. of Van Nuys won a $107,010 contract from the Defense General Supply Center in Richmond, Va., for lighting fixtures.