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SCP-9022 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-9022
Expected annual
$1.1M
One-time setup
$120K
Annual recurring
$1.1M
Personnel
9
Estimated one-time setup costs are modest (~$120k) for hardware and hardening; recurring annual costs are substantial (~$1.11M/yr) driven primarily by 24/7 security staffing and dedicated research personnel, with ongoing N2O supply and reserves also material.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $120K
Equipment $100K
[#3, #4, #7, #10, #11, #12, #14, #16, #17, #18, #20] Compressed-gas cabinets/regulators, N2O sensors (hardware), CCTV hardware, initial PPE cache, emergency response equipment, -80°C freezer, battery tender, UPS/generator integration, one-time legal/setup fees, in-house hazmat vehicle setup (if used), and contingency relocation contract setup.
Facilities $20K
[#5, #6] Ventilation installation and garage structural hardening (ductwork, reinforced door, mounting/cradle).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.1M/yr
Staff Wages $830K/yr
[#8, #9] 24/7 security staffing (6 guards) and dedicated research personnel (2 senior researchers + 1 FTE tech); salaries include benefits and hazard pay.
Research And Monitoring $134K/yr
[#4, #13, #19, #24] Sensor calibration costs, analytical/imaging run-time and outsourcing, secure data storage and logging, and dedicated research contingency/experimental budget.
Administrative Overhead $50K/yr
[#23] Pro-rated Site-31 administrative allocation (HR, payroll processing, central services).
Supplies And Consumables $33K/yr
[#1, #2, #10, #12, #14, #22] N2O cylinder purchases, cylinder rental/testing fees, ongoing PPE & medical surveillance consumables, biohazard disposal consumables, vehicle upkeep consumables, routine disposables and replacement filters.
Capital Replacement Reserve $30K/yr
[#25] Annual reserve for future replacement/depreciation of sensors, HVAC, security hardware on multi-year cycles.
Cover Story And Legal $11K/yr
[#17, #21] Environmental permitting/regulatory compliance recurring fees and cover story/public-affairs costs.
Facilities Maintenance $8K/yr
[#5, #7, #15, #16] Ventilation and HVAC energy/maintenance, CCTV service/storage costs, climate control energy and UPS/generator maintenance/fuel.
Logistics And Transport $7K/yr
[#18, #20] Cylinder delivery/hazmat transport costs (or security escorts) and small annual retainer for emergency relocation/transport capability.
Emergency Response Training $5K/yr
[#11] Training, drills, and emergency response exercises (SCBA, leak drills, first-aid refreshers).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.1M/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal year with steady operations, regular N2O deliveries, scheduled maintenance, and no major incidents.
routine_resupply standard_research_activity no_incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $1.1M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$35K vs baseline
Localized incident such as a sizeable N2O leak or minor intrusion requiring emergency response, temporary increased monitoring, medical screening, and equipment replacement/repair.
gas_leak small_intrusion_or_tamper
🚨 Major Relocation $1.3M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Contingency activation requiring heavy-duty transport and temporary containment relocation, plus major remediation and legal/regulatory work.
forced_relocation major_breach_or_large_scale_contamination
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 6 [#8] 2 guards per shift × 3 shifts for continuous on-site coverage; salaries/benefits included in staff_wages.
Research Scientist 2 [#9] Two senior specialists (biomechatronics & parabiology) assigned; salaries/benefits included in staff_wages.
Technician 1 [#9] One FTE technical support for experiments/documentation; salary/benefits included in staff_wages.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and ranges enabling a well-grounded estimate, but variability in N2O pricing, delivery logistics, and incident likelihoods yields moderate confidence.
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