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SCP-1871 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-1871
Expected annual
$169K
One-time setup
$148K
Annual recurring
$168K
Personnel
1.1
One-time setup costs are moderate (~$148k) driven by analysis, research instrumentation, and a reserved contingency for escalated study; recurring annual costs are dominated by allocated staff wages, incident contingency, and ongoing supplies (~$168.1k/yr).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $148K
Initial Research And Lab Setup $52K
[#7, #11, #16] Chemical analysis (outsourced/in-depth testing) ($25,000), research instrumentation for kinematic/behavioral testing ($25,000), initial solvents/decon purchase ($1,500).
Escalated Study Contingency $50K
[#24] One-time reserve for escalated study or containment upgrades if properties are more hazardous than baseline.
Facilities $17K
[#1, #21] Fabricated upright tamper-proof storage cabinet ($14,000) plus small-scale mitigation engineering/mounts to prevent bare-skin contact ($3,000).
Equipment $14K
[#2, #5, #6, #8] Tamper/monitoring suite purchase ($8,000), handling/operational equipment (crash mats, straps) ($2,500), initial PPE kit ($2,000), sample storage hardware/vials ($1,000).
Pr Cover Story Initial $6K
[#22] Initial PR/cover-story and legal expenses for provenance/cover materials if required.
Sop Development $5K
[#18] Initial SOP write-up and workshop to establish handling/testing procedures.
Security Clearances $5K
[#19] One-time background checks/vetting for ~5 personnel to ensure psychological suitability.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $168K/yr
Staff Wages $95K/yr
[#4, #9, #12] Allocation for research personnel (combined researcher+technician) and part-time medic coverage (~$95,000/yr total).
Incident Liability Contingency $20K/yr
[#17] Annual contingency set-aside for medical bills, workers' comp, and rehabilitation in case of staff injury or long-term effects.
Psychological Services $10K/yr
[#10] Psychological screening and follow-up budget for pre/post exposure evaluations and follow-ups.
Administrative Overhead $10K/yr
[#20] Project management, database entry, incident reporting and small admin support allocation.
Supplies And Consumables $9K/yr
[#5, #6, #8, #13, #15, #16, #23] Handling consumables replacement ($500), PPE replenishment ($1,000), sample archiving consumables ($200), controlled test consumables ($5,000), biohazard disposal ($1,500), solvent replenishment ($500), periodic conservation ($700).
Facilities Maintenance $8K/yr
[#3] Pro rata Site-08 utilities, HVAC, and building maintenance allocation for the storage footprint.
Research And Monitoring $5K/yr
[#11, #12, #13] Ongoing research support, data acquisition, and monitoring costs for low-frequency testing and analysis.
Logistics And Transport $2K/yr
[#14] Secure intra-/inter-site transfer budget (average annualized).
Cover Story And Legal $2K/yr
[#22] Ongoing small legal/cover-story maintenance if required.
Emergency Response Oncall Budget $2K/yr
[#9] Per-session ambulance/ER standby budget averaged across the year for higher-risk tests.
Training Refreshers $2K/yr
[#18] Annual refresher training and SOP updates.
Security Training And Roster Admin $2K/yr
[#4] Minimal incremental cost if relying on existing Site-08 guards (training/roster admin).
Long Term Preservation $700/yr
[#23] Annualized budget for periodic conservation/metal preservation activities.
Tamper Monitoring Maintenance $500/yr
[#2] Annual maintenance/service/license for CCTV, tamper sensors, and logging software.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $168K/yr
94.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year with routine testing and maintenance; no major incidents or escalated studies.
routine testing standard maintenance no injuries or escalations
🚨 Minor Incident $178K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$10K vs baseline
Single handling/test incident requiring ambulance/ER visit and additional follow-up; extra medical and administrative expenses.
fall/injury during handling ambulance/ER visit extended psychological follow-up
🚨 Escalated Study $248K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$80K vs baseline
Discovery of more hazardous properties or delayed neurological effects requiring expanded analysis, containment upgrades, or specialized care.
delayed neurological effects identified need for containment upgrade specialized external consultations
👥 Personnel 1.1 total
Role Count Notes
Research Scientist 0.4 [#12] Fractional FTE allocated to design/analysis of tests (0.2–0.5 FTE typical).
Technician 0.2 [#12] Fractional FTE for test setup, data acquisition and maintenance.
Medical Officer 0.5 [#9] Part-time medic coverage allocation for testing sessions and emergency response.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst-provided ranges and specific line items give a reasonable basis for estimates, but many items depend on operational choices (dedicated guards vs. site absorption, frequency of testing) and uncertain incident frequency/severity, producing moderate uncertainty.
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