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SCP-7036 Neutralized ~ medium confidence
SCP-7036
Expected annual
$899K
One-time setup
$440K
Annual recurring
$878K
Personnel
9
One-time retrofit and equipment purchases (~$440k) dominate initial costs; recurring annual costs are primarily staffing, ongoing forensic testing, veterinary care and contingency (~$878k/yr).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $440K
Initial Research And Lab Setup $150K
[#7, #14] Initial focused research project funding, sequencing/time-on-instruments, lab setup for forensic-grade handling of human blood samples (one-time project/grant funding).
Facilities $100K
[#1] Sealed kennel/room retrofit with non-porous surfaces, decon passthrough/autoclave interfaces, negative-pressure HVAC and HEPA upgrades (BSL-2 style).
Vehicle Purchase $60K
[#13] Purchase of a climate-controlled containment/transport vehicle and sedative-capable animal crate if ownership required (one-time).
Equipment $40K
[#2, #9] CCTV/remote-feeding/remote-cleaning systems, redundant cameras/IR/two-way audio/automated feeders and on-site autoclave purchase option (hardware and installed systems).
Legal Setup $20K
[#12] Initial forensic/legal counsel setup and contingency for negotiations with civil authorities, retainers or external attorneys (one-time).
Necropsy And Neutralization $20K
[#15] Humane euthanasia (if used), full forensic necropsy/molecular work and secure carcass disposal/cremation and any immediate security operation related to neutralization (one-time).
Decommissioning $15K
[#20] Containment decommissioning, decontamination of suite, hazardous waste disposal and HVAC cleaning/verification (one-time).
Freezer Purchase $11K
[#16] Ultra-low freezer(s) for secure sample/tissue storage and cataloguing (one-time equipment purchase).
Public Relations One Time $10K
[#19] One-time cover-story/public relations expenditure if exposure requires immediate fabricated records or payments (one-time contingency).
Training Development $6K
[#18] Development of SOPs for non-contact feeding, sampling, spill response and initial staff training materials (one-time).
Initial Medical Surveillance $5K
[#11] Initial baseline staff medical surveillance panels and vaccinations for assigned staff (one-time initial testing/vaccination costs).
Initial Ppe Stock $3K
[#10] Initial stock of gloves, impermeable gowns, face shields/respirators and disposable cleaning supplies (one-time).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $878K/yr
Staff Wages $619K/yr
[#4, #5, #14] Ongoing wages + benefits for security staffing (6 guards, 24/7 coverage) and animal handlers/technicians (2 FTE) and one dedicated research scientist/postdoc line (salary + ~25% benefits).
Research And Monitoring $103K/yr
[#7, #14, #23] Ongoing forensic testing of excreted human blood (DNA, toxicology, pathogen panels, metagenomics), research consumables and certification/calibration of analytical equipment.
Contingency Reserve $75K/yr
[#21] Annual reserve (10–25% recommended) to buffer unforeseen events: large-volume excretion episodes, zoonotic concerns, or discovery-driven escalations.
Facilities Maintenance $15K/yr
[#3, #2, #9] Continuous HVAC/negative-pressure and HEPA filter replacement, energy for climate control and lighting; ongoing maintenance for remote systems and autoclave servicing (contracted maintenance where applicable).
Logistics And Transport $15K/yr
[#13] Per-operation transport mobilizations, vehicle maintenance/insurance/depreciation, and occasional specialized containment transport activations.
Administrative Overhead $15K/yr
[#17] Recordkeeping, audit readiness, biosafety committee compliance, and administrative support costs.
Supplies And Consumables $12K/yr
[#10, #8, #22] Recurring PPE replenishment, biohazardous packaging and disposal materials, food/bedding/enrichment and routine disposable cleaning supplies.
Veterinary Care $10K/yr
[#6] Routine veterinary exams, vaccinations, parasite control and budgeted emergency veterinary care access/possible sedation costs.
Cover Story And Legal $6K/yr
[#12, #19] Ongoing liaison, occasional legal counsel retainers and limited cover-story/PR activity during incidents or investigations.
Staff Medical Surveillance $3K/yr
[#11] Ongoing follow-up bloodborne-pathogen testing, vaccinations, and small PEP usage budget for assigned staff.
Training Refresher $3K/yr
[#18] Annual refresher trainings and small-scale drills for SOP compliance and non-contact techniques.
Archive Maintenance $2K/yr
[#16] Power, maintenance and cataloguing fees for secure sample storage freezers and chain-of-custody record maintenance.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $878K/yr
78.0% probability / year
Normal year with containment in place, routine testing, maintenance, and no major incidents.
no major excretion events routine monitoring only
🚨 Minor Incident $908K/yr
15.0% probability / year +$30K vs baseline
Localized spike in excretions or a small accidental exposure requiring emergency testing, extra waste disposal and short-term legal/PR support.
increased excretion frequency single accidental staff exposure small public inquiry
🚨 Major Breach $1.1M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$200K vs baseline
Containment breach, large-volume excretion episode or violent escape necessitating major recontainment operations, large-scale testing and significant legal/PR response.
containment breach multi-person exposure publicized incident
🚨 Research Scale Up $1.1M/yr
5.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Decision to fund an extended research program requiring additional personnel, sequencing projects and expanded sampling (multi-month/year project).
new research funding discovery prompting expanded study
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#4] Two guards per shift, three shifts for 24/7 coverage (6 FTE).
Animal Technician / Handler 2 [#5] Two full-time technicians trained in non-contact handling techniques.
Research Scientist 1 [#14] Dedicated scientist/postdoc to oversee forensic testing and research projects (1 FTE).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes are detailed and cover most cost drivers, but frequencies of excretion events, incident rates and choices between purchase vs contract (autoclave, vehicle, research scale) are uncertain, producing moderate confidence.
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