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SCP-5619 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-5619
Expected annual
$10K
One-time setup
$53K
Annual recurring
$9K
Personnel
1
One-time costs are modest but include a sizable recommended contingency reserve; recurring costs are low and driven by part-time custodial labor, medical monitoring, data storage, and periodic research/oversight.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $53K
Contingency Reserve Fund $20K
[#12] Containment breach / incident contingency reserve for recovery, investigation, travel, and possible MTF tasking (reserve fund).
Human Subject Protocol Startup $8K
[#9] Startup costs for human-subject protocol approval, baseline checks, on-call paramedic for initial tests, PPE and first-session compensation.
Facilities $8K
[#1] Locker installation, fireproof/tamper-resistant cabinet with basic climate control; cost midpoint of $3k–$12k.
Decommissioning And Long Term Archiving $6K
[#20] Contingent budget for long-term archiving or decommissioning (cataloging, special storage, shipping when required).
Equipment $6K
[#2, #3, #4] Electronic access control + audit logging, tamper/vibration sensors and small CCTV, and evidence/transport kit (hardware + installation + transport case).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $3K
[#7, #8] Research-grade camera purchase and basic laboratory/test apparatus (kettle, carafe, thermometers, scales).
Sops And Initial Training $2K
[#5] Drafting SOPs, risk assessment, and initial training sessions (one-time write-up and staff training).
Ppe And Spill Kit $250
[#18] Initial purchase of gloves, lab coats, small spill kit & minor PPE for handlers.
Public Safety Packet $175
[#17] One-time creation/delivery of public-safety guidance and PoI instruction packet (printing and counselor time).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $9K/yr
Research And Monitoring $4K/yr
[#9, #10, #19] Ongoing human-subject follow-ups / medical oversight ($1k–3k/yr), annual PoI medical check-ups (~$600/yr), and internal audit/compliance inspections (~$1k/yr).
Staff Wages $2K/yr
[#6] Part-time custodian/handler (Level-1 technician ~4 hrs/month at ~$25/hr incl. fringe; rounded).
Data Storage And Backups $1K/yr
[#7, #15] Annual storage/archiving for HD video and secure records retention (encrypted server space, backups, IT maintenance).
Logistics And Transport $1K/yr
[#13] Average annual budget for occasional off-site transport / controlled demonstration (secure courier, escort, travel; ~0–1 trips/yr averaged).
Cover Story And Legal $1K/yr
[#11] Legal/cover administration and record-keeping (dossiers, NDAs, legal review, admin time).
Facilities Maintenance $650/yr
[#14] Replacement/repair budget for containment kit and monitoring equipment (annual wear-and-tear).
Supplies And Consumables $300/yr
[#8, #16, #18] Consumables for tests (water, milk, sugar), approved cleaning detergents, and small annual PPE restock.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $9K/yr
94.0% probability / year
Normal year with routine monitoring, inspections, and occasional small tests; no incidents or recoveries.
routine_inspection scheduled_testing no_incident
🚨 Minor Incident $14K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$5K vs baseline
Minor incident requiring investigation, extra testing, short-term medical checks, and limited travel.
localized_accident unexpected_activation minor_theft_or_loss
🚨 Major Breach $39K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$30K vs baseline
Loss, theft, or public-safety incident requiring rapid-response tasking, extensive investigation, legal action, and potential contingency spending.
loss_or_theft public_exposure serious_accident
👥 Personnel 1 total
Role Count Notes
Research Technician / Level-1 technician 1 Part-time custodian/handler performing monthly inspections and maintenance (~4 hrs/month); wage included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Many costs are well-bounded (locker, sensors, part-time labor, recurring storage), but uncertainty remains around human-subject protocol costs, contingency size, and long-term archiving decisions; ranges in analyst notes required midpoint estimates.
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