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SCP-6151 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-6151
Expected annual
$504K
One-time setup
$501K
Annual recurring
$496K
Personnel
4.5
Estimated one-time setup and contingency reserves are approximately $501,000, with recurring annual costs of about $496,500; the main drivers are specialist staff wages, legal/insurance & site compensation, monitoring/security, and contingency/reserve funds.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $501K
Contingency Litigation Reserve $250K
[#22] Reserve fund to cover potential litigation, settlements, or major reputational mitigation.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $88K
[#8,#9,#12,#25] Initial biohazard assessment/cleanup, thorough forensic characterization campaign, IRB/administrative approvals, and initial STFK-51 training/clearance setup.
Removal Operation Contingency $50K
[#20] One-time specialist removal/transport operation contingency (hazmat teams, containment crates, temporary lab rental) if removal is required.
Decommissioning $50K
[#29] One-time decommissioning/final disposal costs if object is retired (dismantling, neutralization, environmental compliance).
Equipment $48K
[#3,#16,#19,#17,#26] Cameras/surveillance install, –80°C freezer, sensor/logger package, UPS/backup, and specialized wearable/observation kits (initial hardware purchases).
Facilities $15K
[#2] Cost for fabrication/installation of a lockable tamper‑resistant enclosure bolted to store floor.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $496K/yr
Staff Wages $250K/yr
[#4,#15,#30] Salaries/pro-rated FTE for 2 part-time guards, ~2 specialist research staff, and program management overhead (0.25-0.5 FTE).
Cover Story And Legal $70K/yr
[#6,#7] Legal retainer, liability insurance premiums, and cover-story / public-relations budget (signage, store reimbursements, local inquiries).
Research And Monitoring $57K/yr
[#9,#10,#11,#12,#26] Recurring forensic follow-up tests, longitudinal psychological monitoring/treatment, medical imaging/EEG clinics, administrative renewals, and analysis staffing for subjective-phenomena studies.
Site Compensation $36K/yr
[#1] Annual payments/retainer to the Walmart Supercenter for site-use agreement, goodwill compensation, extra custodial work, and cooperation incentives.
Logistics And Transport $30K/yr
[#13,#28] Controlled-consumption program logistics (scheduling, reimbursements, medical standby) and transport/logistics for off-site experiments.
Remote Monitoring $12K/yr
[#5] Central monitoring/subscription fee for alarm escalation and remote rapid-response coordination (excludes per-incident callout fees).
Data Storage Cybersecurity $8K/yr
[#3,#24] Cloud/offsite encrypted video storage, secure databases for subject records, and cybersecurity maintenance (includes recurring surveillance storage costs).
Secure Communications $6K/yr
[#14] Secure conferencing lines, logs, and occasional travel/meeting costs for bimonthly communication with PoI-792 under Dr. Kensing.
Supplies And Consumables $4K/yr
[#18] Consumables including authorized hotdogs (tokens/reimbursements), PPE, cleaning supplies, and disposables.
Evidence Storage And Management $4K/yr
[#16] Energy/maintenance for cold storage, chain-of-custody recordkeeping, and archival data management.
Replacement Depreciation Reserve $4K/yr
[#27] Annual reserve for replacement/upgrades of cameras, sensors and monitoring hardware (10-20% of initial hardware spend).
Facilities Maintenance $3K/yr
[#2,#17] Annual maintenance and minor repairs for enclosure, HVAC/power margins for the enclosure and monitoring hardware.
Biohazard Inspection And Decontamination $3K/yr
[#8] Periodic biohazard inspections, specialist cleanings, and PPE provisioning for interior decontamination.
Community Coordination $3K/yr
[#23] Liaison work, training/exercises with local EMS and law enforcement, and minimal reimbursements for classified briefings.
Training And Clearance $3K/yr
[#25] Annual refresher training, psychological screening refreshers, and clearance maintenance for STFK-51 members.
Biohazard Waste Disposal $2K/yr
[#21] Regular biohazard/e-waste pickups and disposal contractor fees.
Sensors Maintenance $2K/yr
[#19] Calibration, maintenance, and occasional replacement of internal sensors/loggers and endoscopic inspection tools.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $496K/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal operational year with routine monitoring, scheduled testing, and no major incidents.
routine_operations scheduled_testing no_incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $516K/yr
8.0% probability / year +$20K vs baseline
Single-customer or staff medical/psychological incident requiring emergency response, one-off forensic follow-up, and limited legal/PR activity.
unauthorized_consumption minor_medical_event single_callout
🚨 Major Breach $796K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$300K vs baseline
Significant public exposure or harm leading to removal/decommissioning, major legal action, and large settlements or remediation.
major_public_injury litigation forced_decommission
👥 Personnel 4.5 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 2 [#4] Two part-time guards to provide coverage during business hours and escort Foundation/STFK-51 personnel.
Research Scientist 2 [#9,#15,#26] Specialist researchers (bioengineer/pathologist/psychiatrist time-pro-rated) supporting forensic analysis and longitudinal monitoring.
Site Program Manager / Administrative Staff (FTE equivalent) 0.5 [#30,#12] 0.25-0.5 FTE program management for coordination, reporting, and administrative approvals (pro-rated salary included in staff_wages).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes supply detailed ranges for most line items enabling midline estimates; uncertainty remains around litigation exposure, insurance coverage, and incident frequency which drives the medium confidence rating.
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