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SCP-1914 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-1914
Expected annual
$1.1M
One-time setup
$1.1M
Annual recurring
$1.1M
Personnel
9
Initial setup is capital-intensive (~$1.14M) driven by cell build-out, custom spare-stock and contingency fund; ongoing annual costs are driven by staff wages (security, medical, mechanic), spare parts/custom fabrication, research and monitoring and overhead (~$1.07M/yr).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $1.1M
Contingency Fund $300K
[#24] Reserved contingency/major replacement fund for catastrophic mechanical failure or irreparable custom component loss.
Facilities $250K
[#1] Containment cell build-out with negative-pressure antechamber, exhaust extraction, sealed penetrations, explosion-proof electricals, specialized ductwork, soundproofing and wheelchair access. Site-dependent estimate; midpoint used.
Equipment $156K
[#2, #3, #4, #5, #23] Includes HVAC dedicated equipment (~$10k), engine exhaust/gas detectors (~$5.5k), fire suppression system (~$26k), mobile X-ray unit (~$100k) and surveillance/CCTV installation (~$14k) one-time purchases and installations.
Initial Spare Parts Stock $150K
[#9] Initial inventory and engineering for rare/antique/custom components (midpoint of range).
Modified Transport Vehicle $130K
[#14] Purchase or retrofit of a dedicated transport vehicle/ambulance with vented compartment, exhaust routing and secure restraints.
Cover Story Initial $55K
[#21] Initial legal/cover-story establishment costs, front-company setup and document creation (midpoint).
Machine Shop Setup $48K
[#8] Small in-house machine shop/fabrication setup to support custom machining and reverse engineering of parts.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $18K
[#17] Autoclave and basic BSL-2 sterilization equipment one-time purchase (~$17.5k midpoint).
Mobility And Transport Equipment $14K
[#13] Explosion/spark-resistant wheelchair/stretcher/hoists and specialized patient transfer devices (one-time modification/purchase).
Sop Development $10K
[#20] Initial SOP creation, documentation and procedural development (one-time).
Rare Books And Glasses $5K
[#22] Acquisition/scanning of pre-1916 facsimiles and reading glasses (one-time purchases, midpoint).
Fuel Storage And Dispensing Equipment $4K
[#10] Secure fuel/oil/coolant storage and dispensing equipment, spill containment and pumps.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.1M/yr
Staff Wages $525K/yr
[#7, #8, #19] Salaries/retainers: nurse (FTE), mechanic/engine tech (FTE), security guards (6 FTEs) and supervisory overhead; physician consult retainer included in this line.
Administrative Overhead $178K/yr
[#25] Institutional overhead and indirects estimated at 20% of recurring direct costs per analyst guidance.
Research And Monitoring $158K/yr
[#3, #5, #16, #18] Imaging maintenance/operator certification (~$8k), detector calibration/maintenance (~$750 included), microbiology/lab surveillance and imaging tests (~$30k), and specialist research/analysis budget (~$120k midpoint).
Supplies And Consumables $57K/yr
[#6, #10, #11, #12, #17, #26] Medical consumables and PPE (~$10k), fuel/oil/coolant consumables (~$3k), hazardous waste disposal (~$15k), feeding supplies & batch testing (~$3.75k + $2k), sterilization consumables (~$10k), and long-term preservation/conservation (~$15k).
Spare Parts Customization $55K/yr
[#9] Ongoing budget for custom/reverse-engineered spare parts and single-piece fabrication contingency (midpoint).
Machine Shop Maintenance And Parts $30K/yr
[#8] Ongoing machining/parts budget for in-house fabrication and custom repairs (midpoint of range).
Logistics And Transport $24K/yr
[#13, #14, #27] Vehicle and transport maintenance/operation (~$5k), mobility equipment maintenance (~$1k), and annual transportation/incident response drills and evacuation contracts (~$17.5k midpoint).
Cover Story And Legal $15K/yr
[#21] Ongoing legal retainer, documentation upkeep, and limited PR/cover-story expenses (midpoint).
Training And Certification $15K/yr
[#20] Recurring training, certification renewals and emergency drills for staff (midpoint).
Facilities Maintenance $12K/yr
[#2, #4, #13, #23] HVAC energy (~$4.5k) + filters/monitoring (~$1k), fire system inspections (~$2k), mobility equipment maintenance (~$1k) and monitoring/storage maintenance (~$3k).
Rare Books Maintenance $600/yr
[#22] Ongoing preservation/maintenance and occasional replacement of facsimiles; reading aids replacement.
Outsourced Scheduled Service $0/yr
[#15] Weekly/monthly service labor is assumed covered by in-house FTEs above; outsourcing option not selected (cost set to $0 here).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.1M/yr
85.0% probability / year
Normal year with scheduled operations, no major incidents.
regular_operations scheduled_maintenance
🚨 Minor Incident $1.1M/yr
12.0% probability / year +$50K vs baseline
Localized mechanical failure or small contamination event requiring emergency repairs and overtime.
custom_part_failure emergency_fabrication overtime_repairs
🚨 Major Breach $1.4M/yr
3.0% probability / year +$350K vs baseline
Catastrophic mechanical failure or containment incident requiring major replacement, external contractors, PR/legal response and possible specimen recovery operations.
catastrophic_mechanical_failure major_replacement_fabrication external_contractor_response
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#19] Six guards (two per shift across three shifts) recommended for continuous coverage.
Security Supervisor / Lead 1 [#19] Supervisory/overhead coverage for security operations.
Mechanical Technician / Engineer 1 [#8] One full-time mechanic/engine tech responsible for inspections, repairs and fabrication coordination.
Medical Nurse / Medic 1 [#7] One full-time nurse/medic to perform weekly exams, accompany transports and manage infection control.
Physician / Specialist (retainer) 0 [#7] Physician/specialist is retained on contract rather than as on-site full-time staff; retainer cost included in staff wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst-provided ranges for most line items give a good directional estimate; uncertainty remains high for custom-fabrication frequency, site-dependent build costs, and possible escalation to higher BSL levels or covert operations, so medium confidence is appropriate.
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