GOVERNMENT CONTRACT AWARDS

* Dukes Inc. of Northridge won a $434,975 contract from the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for valves.

* Whittaker Corp. of North Hollywood won a $266,250 contract from the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio, for electrical and electronic equipment components.

* Ifx Painting Co. in Woodland Hills won a $200,000 contract from the Postal Service in Denver for maintenance, repair or alteration of real property.

* ITT Fluid Technology Corp. of Valencia won a $118,552 contract from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command in Redstone Arsenal, Ala., for aircraft components and accessories.

* HR Textron Inc. of Pacoima won a $110,986 contract from the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio, for valves.