market-sizing

Calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM for defense market opportunities.

Updated May 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MilUX-Ltd/foothold --skill market-sizing-milux-ltd
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Skill: market-sizing
Source: https://github.com/MilUX-Ltd/foothold/tree/main/foothold/template/Skills/pm-skills/market-sizing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MilUX-Ltd/foothold --skill market-sizing-milux-ltd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, numpy, matplotlib, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of estimating market opportunity sizes, specifically designed for the defense sector, using top-down and bottom-up methods.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • TAM, SAM, SOM Estimation: Calculate Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) for defense-related investments and bids.
  • Defence-Aware Framing: Focuses on Defence Equipment Plan and MOD spend, considering clearances, frameworks, and procurement realities.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to assess the market potential of a new defense program, helping to determine its strategic fit and financial viability.

Quick Start

Run the 'market-sizing' skill to size the market opportunity for your defense program 'Program X'.

Frequently Asked Questions about market-sizing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate TAM, SAM, and SOM for a defense sector investment?

Defense sector market sizing estimates Total Addressable Market, Serviceable Available Market, and Serviceable Obtainable Market using top-down and bottom-up methods. It relies on Defence Equipment Plan and MOD spend data to evaluate investment decisions and market entry.

How do I size a market opportunity for a new defense program bid?

To size a market opportunity for a new defense program bid, apply TAM, SAM, and SOM estimation techniques against the Defence Equipment Plan. This assesses market potential and determines strategic fit for defense investments.

Do I need Python and pandas for financial analysis of MOD spend?

Yes, Python with pandas, numpy, and matplotlib is required for financial analysis of MOD spend. These dependencies enable the data processing, numerical calculations, and visualization needed to estimate defense market sizes.

What is the best way to estimate market potential using the Defence Equipment Plan?

The best way to estimate market potential using the Defence Equipment Plan is to combine top-down and bottom-up sizing methods. This approach accounts for procurement realities, clearances, and frameworks to calculate viable defense market opportunity sizes.

Can I use this market sizing approach for clearances and procurement frameworks?

Yes, defense market sizing explicitly factors in procurement realities, clearances, and frameworks. It integrates these constraints into SAM and SOM calculations to ensure market opportunity estimates align with actual MOD procurement processes.