SCP-1067 — SCP-1067 | Cost Breakdown

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SCP-1067 Safe ~ medium confidence

SCP-1067

Expected annual

$96K

One-time setup

$110K

Annual recurring

$95K

Personnel

Initial one-time capital and setup costs are approximately $109,550 driven by locker construction, lab setup, legal/licensing and contingency. Ongoing annual costs are approximately $94,950/yr, dominated by staff wages, research follow-ups, and regulatory/disposal overhead.

🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $110K

Initial Research And Lab Setup $36K

[#5, #12] Vacuum dehydration oven/desiccation capability (#5) and initial laboratory analytical campaign (MS/NMR/ICP/microscopy etc.) (#12).

Contingency Reserve $30K

[#25] Contingency / risk reserve for unexpected escalation, emergency procurement or reclassification.

Legal And Licensing Setup $12K

[#11] Initial regulatory compliance, licensing and legal setup fees for radiation/biosafety permits and counsel.

Facilities $12K

[#1] Custom stainless-steel locker fabrication, drawer installation, tamper-resistant lock and interior mounting.

Equipment $7K

[#2, #3, #6, #7, #9] Tamper sensors and integration (#2), CCTV camera + DVR hardware (#3), vacuum sealer (#6), UV detection lamp (#7), Geiger counter/ survey meter (#9).

Initial Clearance And Training $6K

[#18] Initial security clearances and specialized training for estimated 4 personnel (~$1,500/person).

Incident Response Kit Setup $6K

[#20] One-time purchase of radiological/containment spill kit and emergency containment supplies.

🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $95K/yr

Staff Wages $54K/yr

[#4, #14, #15, #16] Ongoing wages for operations monitoring technician (0.05-0.10 FTE), department 43-█ handler/operative (0.1-0.25 FTE), part-time research scientist(s) (0.1-0.5 FTE), and allocated security guard hours.

Research And Monitoring $13K/yr

[#3, #12] Annual research follow-ups / analytical testing budget (#12) and CCTV storage/monitoring retention costs for footage (#3).

Supplies And Consumables $5K/yr

[#6, #7, #8, #13] Consumable vacuum bags (#6), UV ink and swabs (#7), PPE and handling tools (#8), experiment consumables (liquids, sample containers, tips, cleaners) (#13).

Cover Story And Legal $4K/yr

[#24] Cover/OPSEC documentation overhead, administrative time for controlled testing approvals and public records management.

Low Level Waste Disposal $4K/yr

[#10] Handling and contracted disposal of low-level radiological waste (milk, contaminated consumables).

Logistics And Transport $3K/yr

[#19] Secure transfer costs (local courier or intersite transfers) and chain-of-custody logistics.

Licensing Renewal $3K/yr

[#11] Periodic permit renewal fees and compliance inspections for radiation/bio-safety.

Amnestic Administration $2K/yr

[#17] Medical oversight, pharmaceuticals and staff time for administration of amnestics and monitoring when required.

Clearance Refreshers $2K/yr

[#18] Annual refresher training and background check maintenance for personnel with access (~$400/person for 4 people).

Spares And Maintenance $2K/yr

[#23] Small equipment spares and routine maintenance (locks, seals, vacuum pump servicing, camera replacement).

Energy Overhead $1K/yr

[#22] Incremental HVAC/power for containment space, vacuum oven and continuous monitoring equipment.

Drills And Training $1K/yr

[#20] Emergency drills, SOP refreshers and related training costs.

Dosimetry Service $600/yr

[#9] Personnel dosimeter badges and external monitoring service for handlers.

Waste Sterilization $600/yr

[#21] Autoclave/incineration usage or sterilization costs for biological/food waste generated during tests.

Facilities Maintenance $500/yr

[#1] Routine locker and site upkeep, small structural/lock servicing.

⚡ Cost Scenarios

📊 Baseline (baseline) $95K/yr

92.0% probability / year

Normal uneventful year with routine monitoring, scheduled research follow-ups and no major incidents.

routine_tests scheduled_maintenance

🚨 Minor Incident $105K/yr

5.0% probability / year +$10K vs baseline

Small containment incident (spill or minor contamination) requiring cleanup, extra disposals and limited equipment replacement.

accidental_spill localized_contamination minor_equipment_repair

🚨 Regulatory Enforcement $120K/yr

2.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline

Regulatory inspection or requirement to upgrade licensing or reporting with associated legal fees and compliance upgrades.

regulatory_audit licensing_enforcement required_equipment_upgrade

🚨 Major Equipment Failure $135K/yr

1.0% probability / year +$40K vs baseline

Failure of key containment or lab equipment requiring emergency replacement and possible temporary relocation of containment.

vacuum_oven_failure CCTV_or_lock_replace rapid_reprocurement

👥 Personnel 4 total

Role	Count	Notes
Research Scientist	1	Part-time researcher(s) supporting characterization and follow-ups (0.1-0.5 FTE aggregated). [#15]
Department 43 Operative (Handler)	1	Operative to supervise any tests and handle SCP-1067 when in use (partial FTE). [#14]
Operations Technician / Monitoring	1	Monitors CCTV and reviews footage on access/tests (0.05-0.10 FTE aggregated). [#4]
Security Officer / MTF Agent	1	Provides access control during tests/transfers and routine site security. [#16]

📋 Confidence Notes

Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges for most costs, but uncertainty remains in licensing outcomes, frequency of disposals, exact staff FTE allocations and potential regulatory escalation, so estimates are mid-confidence.

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