SOP · CONTAINMENT
Technique Vault Archival & Preservation
ActiveContainmentRev B
Purpose
To govern the capture, sealing, and long-term archival of documented technique samples and their counter-patterns that secure the directorate's working knowledge. The procedure ensures sample integrity, inventory accuracy, and recoverable lineage from the Restricted-Technique Vault.
Scope
All archival of documented technique samples and validated counter-pattern lines into the Restricted-Technique Vault.
In scope:
- Sealing and hashing of documented technique samples
- Cold, air-gapped archival storage
- Inventory and lineage registration
- Controlled retrieval against authorisation
Out of scope:
- PL-4 live containment, which follows SOP PL-4 Restricted-Technique Vault Access & Containment
- Decompilation of stored samples, which follows SOP Technique Decompilation & Extraction
Definitions
Archived Sample
A documented technique or validated counter sealed and hashed for long-term storage.
Air-Gapped Store
The offline, access-logged storage tier holding archived samples beyond reach of any live network.
Lineage Record
The unbroken provenance trail tying an archived sample to its source capture and every derived counter.
Responsibilities
Vault Lead (Owner)
Owns the procedure and authorises all deposits, withdrawals, and inventory reconciliations.
Vault Technician
Performs collection, freezing, storage, and store environmental monitoring.
Breeding Program Lead
Defines which lineages are banked and approves retrievals for breeding.
Procedure
Capture & Preparation
- Seal documented technique samples and validated counters into the standard archival container.
- Hash each sample and verify the hash before storage.
- Label each container with lineage, batch, and date.
Sealing & Storage
- Run the prescribed integrity-seal protocol for the sample class.
- Place containers in the assigned air-gapped store position.
- Update the Vault inventory with exact store and shelf positions.
Maintenance & Retrieval
- Verify store environmental controls on the scheduled cadence and remediate before any drift.
- Reconcile physical inventory against the register monthly.
- Retrieve samples only against authorisation and log the withdrawal against its lineage.
PPE & Controls
Air-gapped, access-logged storeHash verification on every store and retrievalAuthorisation required for any withdrawalMonthly inventory reconciliation
Records Generated
- Archival and hash log
- Vault inventory register
- Withdrawal and lineage record
References
- Counter-Pattern Breeding & Validation
- Extracted technique & Extracted technique Extraction
- QH Germplasm Conservation Plan
Revision History
| Rev | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2091-04-14 | Initial release of gamete banking procedure. |
| B | 2091-06-08 | Added oxygen-deficiency monitoring and monthly reconciliation. |