SCP-3345
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SCP-3345
Expected annual
$159K
One-time setup
$102K
Annual recurring
$158K
Personnel
0.7
One-time setup of approximately $102,500 for research startup, SOP development and secure handling equipment; recurring annual costs ≈ $157,700 driven by staff wages, contingency reserve, ongoing research and legal/cover operations.
One-Time Capital Costs
Total: $102K
Annual Recurring Costs
Total: $158K/yr
Cost Scenarios
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Baseline
(baseline)
$158K/yr
Normal uneventful year with no incidents; routine monitoring, research at planned levels, and annual reserves funded.
no accidental unprotected handling
scheduled research only
no public exposure
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Minor Incident
$168K/yr
Small accidental exposure or handling error requiring incident response, counseling, targeted investigation and replenishment of kits/supplies.
accidental ungloved handling
minor unauthorized access
small public mention requiring local follow-up
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Major Breach
$308K/yr
Significant containment breach or public exposure requiring emergency recovery, covert ops, major legal costs and extended investigations.
public disclosure/viral exposure
loss/theft or prolonged unauthorized access
serious legal action or high-profile investigation
Personnel
0.7 total
| Role | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist / Level-2 Research Assistant | 0.2 | [#6] Fractional FTE for custody, logging, and experimental oversight (~0.2 FTE, budgeted at ~$12,000/yr). |
| Security Officer / MTF Agent | 0.5 | [#6] Fractional security coverage for transfers and locker access (~0.5 FTE, budgeted at ~$20,000/yr). |
Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide specific line-item estimates for nearly every cost (purchase prices, FTE fractions, annual figures), allowing accurate aggregation; residual uncertainty is small and largely driven by choices about research intensity and frequency of transports/incidents.