[#2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #11, #14, #15] Remote manipulators, HVAC/HEPA unit, UPS/generator, climate-controlled vault, CCTV/access control, monitoring sensors (one-time), armored transport container and/or dedicated vehicle, and emergency mobile containment hardware; aggregated midpoints of listed ranges.

[#1, #16] Containment chamber construction and structural reinforcement: sealed airtight cell, pass-through airlock, viewing windows, blast/ballistic upgrades and corridor/mantrap upgrades; estimate midpoint of $250k–$500k and $100k–$300k combined.

[#9] Capital purchase of in-house non-destructive imaging equipment (micro-CT, SEM/TEM suites, neutron scanner) estimated at midpoint of $200k–$800k.

[#25] One-time emergency contingency reserve for unknown anomalous behaviour, midpoint of $100k–$500k.

[#17] One-time suppression/legal actions historically estimated at $100k–$300k; midpoint assumed.

[#7] Salaries and benefits: 1supervising researcher (~$140k), 2 containment technicians (~$120k), 2 security officers (~$100k), fractional maintenance engineer (~$40k); aggregated to midpoint ~$525k/yr.

[#8, #10, #22, #23, #20] Ongoing specialist research staff time and materials (~$100k–$300k), contracted access to high-end facilities (~$25k–$150k), experimental test campaigns (~$20k–$150k), specialist consulting (~$10k–$75k), and archival/data-retention costs (~$2k–$10k). Aggregated midpoints and an annual allocation for periodic test campaigns.

[#17, #19] Ongoing legal/cover-up/public affairs budget (~$50k–$200k) and insurance/liability reserves (~$25k–$100k); aggregated midpoint.

[#24] Site allocation, utilities, HR, purchasing and administrative overhead; estimated as an institutional charge (10–25% of operating budget) using a conservative midpoint.

[#25] Annual replenishment contribution to contingency/reserve for unanticipated anomalous requirements; portion of $100k–$500k suggested reserve.

[#14, #15] Per-transfer secure transport costs (midpoint ~$6k/yr assumed) plus emergency mobile containment readiness/training/maintenance (~$20k–$50k/yr, midpoint used).

[#3, #4, #5, #6, #11] HVAC/filter maintenance, generator fuel/maintenance, vault energy/monitoring, CCTV/alarms maintenance, IT/backup storage; aggregated midpoints of listed recurring ranges.

[#21] Lifecycle replacement/amortization set-aside for major equipment every 7–15 years (annualized midpoint ~$10k–$50k/yr).

[#18] Regular containment drills, operator certification, remote-manipulator training and SOP reviews; midpoint of $10k–$30k/yr.

[#13] Handling, consolidation and secure packaging of particulates; midpoint of $5k–$20k/yr.

[#12] HEPA filters, glovebox gloves, seals, lubricants, spare O-rings and routine cleaning supplies; midpoint of $5k–$15k/yr.