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    "high": 2500000,
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    "Range uses only benchmarks whose region matches US.",
    "No quantity given: costs are per 1 system.",
    "Arithmetic on published prices, not a quote: scope, access, permits, minimums and travel change real prices. Ask suppliers via submit_rfq."
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        "high": 2500000,
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}