SCP-8973 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-8973
Expected annual
$56K
One-time setup
$153K
Annual recurring
$49K
Personnel
3
One-time capital and diagnostic costs are modest-to-moderate (~$153k) driven by refrigeration redundancy, diagnostics, and contingency reserves; recurring annual costs are modest (~$44.9k/yr) driven by part-time morgue staffing, HMCL oversight, security, utilities and biosafety consumables.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $153K
Equipment $35K
[#2, #3, #11, #12, #17, #22] Backup/redundant refrigeration or small walk-in cooler (#2 $6k–$25k), secure access hardware/CCTV/door sensors (#3 $1.5k–$6k), one-time PPE/specialty suits purchase (#11 $1k–$4k), autoclave replacement/portable unit if required (#12 $3k–$12k), transport gurney/cart (#17 $1k–$4k), and environmental/anomaly sensors installation (#22 $1k–$6k).
Contingency Reserve $30K
[#19] One-time contingency/emergency response reserve recommended ($10k–$50k) for refrigeration failure, escalation of contagion risk, or urgent mobilization.
Specialized Investigation $25K
[#13] Conditional/reserved one-time fund for specialized laboratory follow-up if investigations resume (molecular biology, advanced imaging, extended panels) — mid-range allocation of the quoted $10k–$50k/step (noting full-scale investigations can be much larger).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $19K
[#7, #8, #14] Initial autopsy/forensic pathology panel and diagnostic testing (#7 $5k–$20k), one-time sample processing/cataloging/biobanking setup (#8 $1k–$5k), and one-time pathology imaging (CT/MRI session and digital slide scanning) (#14 combined one-time).
Facilities $16K
[#1, #2, #10] Partition/lock fit-out for dedicated morgue compartment (#1 estimated $3k–$12k), generator/UPS provisioning / small installation for redundancy (#2 estimated $1k–$5k), and fume hood filter / ventilation upgrades (#10 estimated $2k–$8k) — combined structural/installation work.
External Cover Story One Time $10K
[#18] Conditional one-time external cover/compensation fund if privacy or public exposure requires external action ($10k–$50k quoted; this is a modest mid-case allocation).
Secure Disposition One Time $9K
[#23] Decision-dependent secure cremation/annihilation budget ($3k–$15k) reserved as an option.
Sop Development And Initial Training $4K
[#20] One-time SOP drafting and initial anomalous-remains training ($1.5k–$6k).
Archival Indexing One Time $4K
[#25] One-time archival indexing/digitization of the ~991 minor injuries and related records ($1k–$6k).
Secure File Ingestion And Redaction $2K
[#16] One-time secure file ingestion, redaction, and classified document handling (Document 8973-Alpha) estimated $1k–$4k.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $49K/yr
Staff Wages $24K/yr
[#4, #5, #6] Morgue technician incremental labor (~0.2 FTE ≈ $8,000/yr) [#4], HMCL supervisory oversight (0.05–0.1 FTE ≈ $9,000/yr used) [#5], and incremental site security coverage/escort hours (~$6,500/yr) [#6].
Supplies And Consumables $5K/yr
[#8, #9, #10, #11, #12] Consumables for biobanking (cryovials, labels) (~$600/yr) [#8], biosafety/PPE consumables and contracted incineration budgeting (~$3,000/yr) [#9], fume hood neutralizers/refills (~$500/yr) [#10], PPE replacement/fit-testing (~$1,000/yr) [#11], and incremental autoclave consumables (~$650/yr) [#12].
Administrative Overhead $4K/yr
[#24] Pro-rated Site-19 overhead and site cost allocation for an additional secured specimen (~$1k–$8k/yr).
Biosafety And Waste Disposal $3K/yr
[#9] Recurring contracted incineration events, sharps disposal and BSL-2 waste handling (annual budgeting ~$1.5k–$5k).
Facilities Maintenance $3K/yr
[#1, #3, #8] Cold-room electricity/temperature maintenance (~$700/yr) [#1], CCTV monitoring/storage and footage retention (~$400/yr) [#3], and freezer/-80°C maintenance/electricity (~$900/yr) [#8].
Cover Story And Legal $2K/yr
[#18] Minimal recurring legal/cover administration when handled internally (~$1k–$5k/yr).
Research And Monitoring $2K/yr
[#13, #14] Minimal ongoing monitoring and occasional targeted tests or small follow-up assays (~$2,000/yr) [#13], plus digital pathology storage/maintenance (~$400/yr) [#14].
Psychological Support $2K/yr
[#15] Employee assistance, counseling and occupational health screenings (~$500–$3,000/yr).
Inspections And Audits $2K/yr
[#21] Annual/semi-annual biosafety and HMCL audits/inspections (~$500–$3,000/yr).
It And Recordkeeping $1K/yr
[#16, #25] Recurring secure IT hosting, access log maintenance, and minor admin for classified document handling (~$300–$2,000/yr) [#16]; archival maintenance also included (~$200–$800/yr) [#25].
Training And Sops $1K/yr
[#20] Recurring refresher training and tabletop exercises (~$500–$2,000/yr).
Logistics And Transport $600/yr
[#17] Recurring internal transport/labor for occasional moves to imaging or labs (~$200–$1,000/yr; mid ~$600/yr).
Sensors Calibration And Replacement $600/yr
[#22] Calibration and periodic replacement for chemical/biological/motion sensors (~$200–$1,000/yr).
Archival Maintenance $500/yr
[#25] Recurring archival curation, indexing updates and minor digitization maintenance (~$200–$800/yr).
Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $49K/yr
92.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents or investigative reopens; regular utilities, part-time staff, consumables, inspections and admin overhead.
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🚨 Minor Incident $82K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$32K vs baseline
Localized equipment failure or refrigeration outage requiring emergency replacement/repair and specimen salvage/disposal actions.
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🚨 Research Reopen $165K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$115K vs baseline
Formal resumption of investigations and multidisciplinary follow-up requiring expanded diagnostics, imaging, and temporary research staffing.
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🚨 Major Breach $345K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$295K vs baseline
Containment escalation (animated tissue activity, contamination evidence) requiring large-scale emergency response, decontamination, legal/cover actions and possible destruction of specimen.
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👥 Personnel 3 total
Role Count Notes
Mortuary Technician 1 0.2 FTE coverage for compartment maintenance and inspections; cost accounted in staff_wages [#4].
HMCL Supervisor / Executive Staff 1 Shared supervisory permission and occasional presence (0.05–0.1 FTE equivalent); cost included in staff_wages [#5].
Security Officer / MTF Agent 1 Incremental security coverage/escorts (2–4 hrs/week or occasional overtime); cost included in staff_wages [#6].
📋 Confidence Notes
Containment and storage profile is well-described (Safe, dedicated cold storage) so many baseline costs are straightforward; however several line items are conditional (research reopen, external cover actions, contingency use) and cost ranges are broad, so overall confidence is medium.
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