SCP-1475 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-1475
Expected annual
$3.1M
One-time setup
$1.2M
Annual recurring
$3.0M
Personnel
21
One-time startup capital for secure medical containment and initial research hardware is approximately $1.16M; annual operating costs are roughly $3.02M driven primarily by staff wages (clinical, security, research), high-frequency laboratory testing and parenteral nutrition.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.2M
Initial Research And Lab Setup $500K
[#15] Research capital: custom neuroprosthetics/prototypes, surgical suite prep, animal-model setup and device R&D (multi-year program startup / capital).
Facilities $200K
[#1] Containment cell retrofit (isolation room, anteroom, badge access, HEPA/segregated HVAC, infection-control finishes, soundproofing/EM shielding).
Long Term Degradation Replacement Capital $175K
[#24] Cyclical capital for replacement of high-use equipment, room refurbishment, shielding/HVAC renewal (5–10 year projects).
Equipment $148K
[#2, #3, #5] Hospital bed/room fixtures (#2), core medical monitoring hardware (EKG/EEG/telemetry) (#3), life-support/emergency hardware (ventilator, pumps, defibrillator, oxygen infrastructure - capital) (#5).
Transport Modification $60K
[#21] Secure/modified transport vehicle or upfront modification costs for secure transfer capability.
Biotelemetry Infrastructure $28K
[#4] Encrypted remote telemetry link, redundant recording servers, VPN/classified network integration (one-time server/software setup portion).
Decommissioning And Post Containment Handling $25K
[#25] Autopsy under biosafety, deep-cleaning/sterilization, disposal and cover-story/memorialization costs if SCP is transferred or dies.
It Server Hardware $20K
[#19] One-time server/hardware purchase for encrypted archival and classified data handling.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $3.0M/yr
Staff Wages $1.9M/yr
[#11, #12, #13, #14] Assigned clinical staffing (ICU nurses) (#11), on-site clinician/intensivist (#12), security staffing (#13), specialist research staff (neuroscience/biomedical engineering/techs) (#14). Includes payroll taxes/benefits and typical FTE counts used in baseline.
Research And Monitoring $450K/yr
[#8] Frequent high-frequency blood testing and specialized lab assays (ABGs, BMP/CMP, neurochemical assays) and associated processing/staffing costs.
Contingency And Crisis Fund $175K/yr
[#23] Reserved funds for unexpected surgeries, device replacement, acute sepsis, legal emergencies and accelerated research needs.
Parenteral Nutrition $110K/yr
[#7] Compounded TPN, lipids, electrolytes, sterile-compounding service costs for continuous IV nutrition.
Pharmaceuticals And Drugs $60K/yr
[#9] Insulin protocols, vasoactive drugs, anti-seizure meds, antibiotics, sedation agents and investigational compound supply.
Cover Story And Legal $55K/yr
[#22] Ongoing cover-story payments/cooperation arrangements with external hospitals, redaction management, liaison/embedded agent costs.
Long Term Replacement Amortization $32K/yr
[#24] Amortized annual equivalent of equipment/room refurbishment and shielding/HVAC renewal (5–10 year amortization).
Logistics And Transport $30K/yr
[#21] Standby contracts/maintenance for secure transports, contingency flights and rapid transfer capability (recurring contract costs).
Equipment Maintenance Calibration $30K/yr
[#17] Annual servicing/calibration of EEG/EKG/infusion pumps/ventilators and regulatory inspections/certifications.
Imaging And Advanced Diagnostics $28K/yr
[#16] Periodic MRI/CT/fMRI/PET imaging, transport to imaging suites, sedation/anesthesia and staff escort.
Supplies And Consumables $25K/yr
[#6] Consumable monitoring disposables (EKG leads, EEG electrodes/caps, arterial line kits, IV sets, flushes).
Training And Psychological Support $25K/yr
[#20] Initial/annual anomalous-briefing, stress resilience programs and counseling for staff.
It Data Archival And Handling $20K/yr
[#19] Encrypted archival, secure backups, log auditing, redaction and classified-document handling (recurring ops).
Infection Control And Catheter Care $15K/yr
[#10] Catheter replacement, dressings, antimicrobial treatments and treatment of catheter-related infections.
Ppe Sterilization And Waste Disposal $15K/yr
[#18] PPE, sterilization services, regulated medical waste pickup and incineration.
Biotelemetry Licenses Maintenance $10K/yr
[#4] Software licenses, secure backups, maintenance contracts for telemetry and recording servers (recurring).
Life Support Maintenance $10K/yr
[#5] Maintenance and servicing for ventilator, infusion pumps, defibrillator and oxygen supply systems.
Facilities Maintenance $0/yr
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Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $3.0M/yr
80.0% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year with routine clinical maintenance, scheduled research activity and no major incidents.
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🚨 Minor Incident $3.2M/yr
12.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Acute but manageable medical event (line infection, brief sepsis episode, emergency device replacement) requiring extra treatment, labs and short-term increased staffing.
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🚨 Major Medical Emergency $3.5M/yr
3.0% probability / year +$500K vs baseline
Severe acute event (major surgery, prolonged sepsis, organ failure) leading to high-cost interventions, extended hospitalization, and possible accelerated device procurement.
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🚨 Research Breakthrough Requiring Scale Up $4.5M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$1.5M vs baseline
Decision to aggressively scale R&D into neuroprosthetic replacement (multi-year device program), increasing annual research spend substantially.
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👥 Personnel 21 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 8 [#13] 24/7 secure on-site coverage (6–10 FTE typical), includes training and anomalous briefings.
ICU Nurse / Bedside Nursing 4 [#11] 1: 1ICU-level nursing coverage across shifts with backfill (3–5 FTE typical).
On-site Physician / Intensivist / Neurologist 1 [#12] Full-time attending or tight-call clinician dedicated to SCP-1475 neurological and critical care needs.
Research Scientist 3 [#14] Neuroscience and biomedical research leadership supporting device development and study design.
Biomedical Engineer / Technician 2 [#14] Engineering staff to develop/maintain neuroprosthetic prototypes and closed-loop systems.
Research Nurse / Electrophysiology Technician 2 [#14, #3] Techs for electrophysiology, high-frequency sampling and research protocol execution.
Administrative Staff / Site Liaison 1 [#19, #22] Administrative and liaison functions for cover story, documentation and logistics.
📋 Confidence Notes
Line items are detailed with ranges and clear cost drivers (medical equipment, staffing, labs) so estimates are anchored, but large parameter uncertainty remains due to choices about full-time vs consult clinicians, level of active R&D, regional salary variation, and frequency of high-cost incidents; hence medium confidence.
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