Siebel Inbound REST JSON BS - how to return integers

Hi

I am creating my first inbound REST JSON API in Siebel. (IP19)

I call a BS that creates a property set that is returned as the result.

The only issue I'm facing is that the integers are returned as strings.

{"TotalProvisioned":"6"}

Is there a way to return the values as integers?

{"TotalProvisioned":6}

Any assistnce would be appreciated.