SCP-7955 Neutralized ~ medium confidence
SCP-7955
Expected annual
$527K
One-time setup
$370K
Annual recurring
$521K
Personnel
4
Estimated historical one-time containment and research costs ~ $370,500, with ongoing annual costs of ~ $520,900 driven primarily by dedicated staffing, archival/video storage, and opportunity/site overhead.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $370K
Initial Research And Lab Setup $198K
[#8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #19, #23] Medical diagnostics/imaging campaigns, laboratory analysis and sequencing, focused research labor and consumables, hazmat handling/packaging/transport of remains, hazardous waste disposal fees, decontamination/deep cleaning, autopsy/pathology and initial biobank setup, legal/cover-story costs (one-time), background checks/onboarding, one-time data review project, initial secure archival setup.
Facilities $112K
[#1] Containment-cell fit-out (shatterproof observation window, airtight door, metal vent shutters, internal filter housings, shower/toilet modifications, reinforced framing and lockset).
Equipment $46K
[#3, #6, #7, #20] 24/7 audiovisual monitoring hardware (cameras, NVR/DVR) and tamper-resistant installation; security/containment equipment kit (nets/poles/clamps) and specialized restraint gear; initial emergency/rescue kit.
Hvac Installation $14K
[#2] HVAC filtration installation (HEPA/chemical cartridge installation on cell vents; custom ductwork and filter housings) one-time installation/tie-in costs.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $521K/yr
Staff Wages $242K/yr
[#5] Dedicated continuous supervision: 1specialist-level handler + 3 security FTEs (rotating shifts) including benefits.
Containment Response Staff $90K/yr
[#6] Additional security on-call / containment response team staffing and ongoing training costs.
Opportunity Cost Site Allocation $65K/yr
[#24] Amortized administrative/site overhead opportunity cost for dedicating a cell and staff to this subject.
Research And Monitoring $30K/yr
[#19] Ongoing data analysis, transcription, and behavioral review staffing for recorded footage and monitoring.
Insurance And Contingency $30K/yr
[#22] Insurance, liability reserves and contingency fund for accidents, property damage or unforeseen containment incidents.
Video Storage $24K/yr
[#4] Video storage, redundancy, offsite backup and encryption; retention-driven monthly cost (~$1k–$3k/month).
Facilities Maintenance $14K/yr
[#18] Utilities and facility overhead attributable to the cell (power for HVAC, cameras, lighting; water).
Equipment Maintenance $12K/yr
[#21] Amortized maintenance, calibration, and replacement reserve for cameras, HVAC, doors/locks, restraint equipment and recertification.
Supplies And Consumables $3K/yr
[#17] Consumables and subject care (food, clothing, toiletries, bedding, laundry, enrichment).
Archival Maintenance $3K/yr
[#23] Secure archival maintenance for long-term retention of footage, test results, autopsy metadata, and access controls.
Nets Poles Replacement $2K/yr
[#7] Periodic replacements/repairs for nets/poles/clamps and specialized restraint gear.
Biobank Storage $2K/yr
[#14] Long-term tissue/sample storage fees (approx. ~$200/yr per sample; aggregate estimate for retained samples).
Filter Replacements $2K/yr
[#2] Periodic replacements of HEPA/chemical cartridge filters to maintain airtight cell vents.
Emergency Kit Restock $1K/yr
[#20] Restocking controlled sedatives, pharmaceuticals, and first-aid supplies.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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Cover Story And Legal $0/yr
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Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $521K/yr
94.5% probability / year
Normal, uneventful year post-neutralization with only routine archival, storage, minimal monitoring and site overhead.
no incidents routine archival access standard staffing rotations
🚨 Minor Incident $546K/yr
3.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline
Small containment-related event (localized contamination concern, minor breach of protocol) requiring extra cleaning, limited legal/PR, and incident response.
localized contamination minor procedural breach short-term additional cleanup
🚨 Major Breach $921K/yr
0.5% probability / year +$400K vs baseline
Significant containment failure, public exposure or extended investigation requiring large-scale remediation, legal action, and potential site mitigation.
major containment failure public/political exposure extended remediation and litigation
🚨 Research Reexamination $671K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Decision to re-open active research on retained samples/archival material requiring renewed imaging, sequencing, and a short-term research campaign.
scientific interest new techniques requests to re-sample/archive
👥 Personnel 4 total
Role Count Notes
Handler / Specialist-level Researcher 1 [#5] Specialist-level handler required for personal supervision (salary/benefits included in staff_wages).
Security Officer / MTF Agent 3 [#5] Rotating security FTEs to provide 24/7 coverage (salaries included in staff_wages).
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates derived from ranges in analyst notes and mid-point assumptions; SCP neutralized reduces ongoing uncertainty but historical one-time costs and archival/sample counts are approximate, producing moderate confidence.
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